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Jeffery M. Schafer, OD, MS Clinical Assistant Professor Chief, Contact Lens Services College of Optometry The Ohio State University

Education:

• 1997-2001: Doctor of Optometry. The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Columbus, OH.
• 1993-1997: Bachelor of Science- Magna Cum Laude in Microbiology. The Ohio State University. Columbus, OH.

Post Graduate Training:

• 2001-2003: Master of Science- Vision Science. The Ohio State University. Columbus, OH. Thesis Title: A Characterization of Dryness Symptoms with Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses.
• 2001-2003: Advanced Practice Fellowship in Cornea and Contact Lenses. The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Columbus, OH.

Licensure or Certification:

• Ohio State Board of Optometry License, including Therapeutic Certification
• Paragon CRT Fitting Certification
• BE Retainer Orthokeratology Certification

Associations:

• American Academy of Optometry
• American Optometric Association
• Association of Optometric Contact Lens Educators
• Ohio Optometric Association
• Optometric Educators, Inc.

Affiliations:

• 2005-present: Clinical Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University College of Optometry.
• 2005-present: Chief, Primary Vision Care 4 Services, The Ohio State University College of Optometry.
• 2005-present: Chief, Ocular Prosthetics Services, The Ohio State University College of Optometry.
• 2004-present: Chief, Contact Lens Services, The Ohio State University College of Optometry.
• 2004: Interim Chief, Ocular Disease Services, The Ohio State University College of Optometry.
• 2003-2004: Chief of Optometry Services, Wilce Student Health Center at The Ohio State University.
• 2001-present: Clinical Attending at The Ohio State University College of Optometry Primary Care, Contact Lens, and Ocular Disease Services.
• 2001-2003: Research Associate of Gary Andrasko O.D., M.S., involved in numerous contact lens clinical trials.
• 2001-2003: Graduate Teaching Associate, The Ohio State University College of Optometry.

Partial List of Publications:

• Therapeutic Uses of Silicone Hydrogel Lenses
  Schafer J. Contact Lens Spectrum 2006; (May): p.20.
• Dryness Symptoms with Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses
  Schafer J. (2006). CIBA Vision Silicone Hydrogel Revolution Symposium and Educators Meeting. San Antonio, Texas. March.
• Choosing Lens Materials to Solve Dryness Complaints
  Schafer J. Contact Lens Spectrum 2006; (Mar): p.23.
• Managing Contact Lens Complications
  Mack C, Schafer J. Contact Lens Spectrum 2004; (Dec): p.30-33.
• Management of a Contact Lens Induced Corneal Abrasion Using a Lotrafilcon A Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens as a Bandage
  Berntsen DA, Schafer J. (2004). American Academy of Optometry Global - Pacific Rim Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii. April.
• The routine contact lens examination
  Kara-Jose N Jr, Coral-Ghanem C, Schafer J. In: Contact Lenses in Ophthalmic Practice. Ed: Mannis MJ, Zadnik K. New York: Springer-Verlag, 2003.

Partial List of Presentations:

• Coopervision Soft Toric Workshop
• RGPLI Student Workshop
• Orthokeratology Continuing Education Workshop, sponsored by OEI, Inc.
• RGP Bifocal Fitting Workshop, sponsored by X-Cel.
• Bifocal Contact Lens Continuing Education Workshop, sponsored by OEI, Inc.
• RGP Grand Rounds Workshop, The Ohio State University College of Optometry.

Awards:

• 2001, 2002: Student Travel Fellowship, American Academy of Optometry, Section on Cornea and Contact Lenses.
• 2000: Recipient of Class of 1953 Scholarship in recognition of an outstanding clinical case report.
• 1998-2001: Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society.

Web Links:

• Contact Lenses (AOA)
• Extended Wear Contact Lenses
• Eye Glasses and Contact Lenses
• FDA Approved Contact Lenses
• National Eye Institute

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