Meet the Doctors

​​​​​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. Dr. Schumacher is a current member of the American Optometric Association and the North Dakota Optometric Association. 

She has a wide variety of experience in ocular disease, contact lenses, and pediatric vision, and enjoys caring for patients of all ages. Dr. Schumacher and her husband, Brian, have three children, Collins, Griffin, and Harry. In her free time, Dr. Schumacher enjoys spending time with her family, running, golfing, baking, and spending time at the lake. Dr. Schumacher is currently accepting new patients.

​​​​​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.

As an advocate for each patient, Dr. Schaff strives to develop a personalized eye care plan that will enhance his patients’ lives.

He is committed to providing comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages using the latest technology in contact lenses and diagnostic testing. Dr. Schaff is currently accepting new patients.

​​​​​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. Being able to diagnose and treat vision problems and prevent future vision loss is my number one priority. I enjoy working with patients of all ages and strive to keep updated with all aspects of eyecare.'

Outside of work Dr. Solseng enjoys spending time at the lake with family and friends. He and his wife Genise have 3 children and 2 grandchildren.

​​​​​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.

“My approach to patient care is treating each of my patients like they are family. I strive for each of my patients to leave an appointment feeling like they were listened to and cared for as an individual.” Her family recently moved to the Grafton area from Jamestown ND where Dr. Atwood practiced for several years. She is excited to be closer to family in Grafton and looking forward to becoming involved in Hallock and the surrounding communities.

Dr. Atwood and her husband Bill have three young children Sophie, Ellie, and Maggie. In her free time, she enjoys spending time at the lake, reading, gardening, archery, and playing with her girls. Dr. Atwood is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to meeting you!

​​​​​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. Benoit’s clinical interests include dry eye, contact lenses, ocular disease, glaucoma management, and diabetic exams. During her last year of optometric education, she completed rotations in comprehensive primary eye care, ocular disease, and surgical management working alongside various specialized ophthalmologists.

Dr. Benoit was raised in Thompson, ND and is pleased to be back to provide thorough eye care in the Red River Valley. In her free time, Dr. Benoit enjoys being at the lake, painting, listening to podcasts, spin classes, and spending time with her dog, Tommy. 

​​​​​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.

Dr. Besler endeavors to provide exemplary eyecare by personalizing his eye care plan based on his patient’s vision and health goals.

He and his wife Michaela, after meeting at UND in 2018, are happy to once again call Grand Forks home. They enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing pickleball, and attending UND sporting events. Dr. Besler is currently accepting new patients.