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Dr. Brian Michael Shafer

Ophthalmology Cornea Specialist

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Dr. Brian Shafer

Ophthalmology Cornea Specialist

Plymouth Meeting, PA

Areas of Expertise

Advanced Technology Cataract Surgery
Corneal Transplantation
LASIK, PRK, ICL, and RLE
Glaucoma Surgery (Including MIGS)
Revision Surgery for Dislocated IOLs
Second-Opinion Evaluations for Complex Cases

About Me

Dr. Brian Shafer is a cornea, cataract, refractive, and glaucoma surgeon known for meticulous technique and a warm, patient-focused style. After undergraduate studies in molecular genetics at the University of Rochester, he earned his MD from Temple University, where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He completed internship at Pennsylvania Hospital and ophthalmology residency at the University of Pennsylvania/Scheie Eye Institute, serving as chief resident, then pursued a high-volume fellowship at Vance Thompson Vision focused on cornea, refractive surgery, glaucoma, and complex cataract care. At Shafer Vision Institute, he offers advanced technology cataract surgery, modern corneal transplantation, comprehensive glaucoma surgical options, and the full spectrum of laser vision correction, along with second-opinion consultations for complex cases. Dr. Shafer maintains academic appointments and regularly contributes to peer-reviewed research and education.

Training

  • Cornea, Refractive, Glaucoma, and Complex Cataract Surgery
    Vance Thompson Vision
    Fellowship
  • University of Pennsylvania / Scheie Eye Institute
    Ophthalmology
    University of Pennsylvania / Scheie Eye Institute
    Residency
  • Medical Doctor (MD)
    Temple University School of Medicine
    Medical School
  • University of Rochester
    BS, Molecular Genetics (Magna Cum Laude)
    University of Rochester
    Undergraduate

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    PA
  • License Numbers:
    MD474851

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