Meet the Doctors

Dr. Jennifer Schumacher

Optometrist

Dr. Jennifer Schumacher earned her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2011 from Pacific University in Oregon, graduating with distinction. Prior to that, she attended high school in Brainerd, Minnesota and attended Concordia College in Moorhead, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology.

Dr. Jason Schaff

Optometrist

Dr. Jason Schaff has been practicing at Valley Vision Clinic since graduating with distinction from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2008. He has special interest in ocular disease, children’s vision and contact lenses.

Dr. David Solseng

Optometrist

Dr. David Solseng, a Grand Forks native graduated with a BS in natural science from the University of North Dakota. After receiving his doctorate from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1998 he joined Valley Vision Clinic. 'Being in practice more than 25 years I still get excited to help people with their vision.

Dr. Kristin Atwood

Optometrist

Dr. Kristin Atwood is a 2018 graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry. She is a native of Borup, MN and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Concordia College in Moorhead MN. Dr. Atwood is a member of the American Optometric Association as well as the Minnesota Optometric Association. She enjoys caring for patients of all ages and has a special interest in pediatrics, ocular disease, and contact lenses.

Dr. Laura Benoit

Optometrist

Dr. Laura Benoit earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN in 2018. She then went on to earn her Doctorate of Optometry from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR in 2022. She is a current member of the American Optometric Association, North Dakota Optometric Association, and Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals.

Dr. Zane Besler

Optometrist

Dr. Zane Besler, a native of South Heart, ND, earned his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2024 after graduating with distinction from the Southern California College of Optometry. His clinical interests include pediatric vision, contact lenses, and management of ocular disease.