Brian M. Shafer

Oct 1, 2024 | ophthalmologymanagement.com | Brian M. Shafer |Joseph Jalkiewicz

Chances are good that many who practice ophthalmology for a living can relate to this line by Denzel Washington, which appeared in an essay the actor wrote some years ago: “I don’t care what you do for a living — if you do it well I’m sure there was someone cheering you on or showing the way.

Oct 31, 2023 | europe.ophthalmologytimes.com | Brian M. Shafer

Infectious keratitis, also known as corneal ulceration, is a painful,vision-threatening condition. Most corneal ulcers are associated with contact lens (CL) wear, and they are often due to poor CL hygiene. But corneal ulcers can also be secondary to infected CL solution or infected CLs themselves.

Oct 17, 2023 | optometrytimes.com | Brian M. Shafer

October 17, 2023Private practice eye care providers’ ability to immediately administer antibiotic eye drops or have them overnighted to the patient is a giant step forward for practice and patient. Corneal ulceration secondary to infectious keratitis is a painful and vision-threatening condition. Most corneal ulcers in the United States are associated with contact lens use and poor hygiene.