HelpMeSee Appoints Former FlightSafety Executive Doug May as CEO

The organization’s mission centers on Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery, a cost-effective procedure that restores sight to patients worldwide. Drawing on his background as an experimental test pilot and his tenure at FlightSafety International, May aims to apply the rigorous standards of aviation training to medical education. His career includes leadership roles at Bell Helicopter, Textron Aviation, and Bombardier, where he specialized in immersive technology and large-scale operational management.

HelpMeSee utilizes high-fidelity virtual reality simulators and haptic technology to allow surgeons to practice procedures repeatedly before entering the operating room. This competency-based curriculum, which requires extensive eLearning and objective performance assessments, is designed to accelerate skill acquisition compared to traditional apprenticeships. With over 40 simulators and 19 training centers globally, the non-profit continues to partner with governments and universities to build local surgical capacity and address the needs of an estimated 100 million people suffering from cataract-related visual impairment.