Shafer Vision Institute

Shafer Vision Institute Providing university-caliber care in an intimate private practice setting. Premier cataract surgery. Welcome to SVI! We look forward to meeting you!

Led by board-certified, fellowship trained Brian Shafer, MD, we are committed to providing meaningful improvements in quality of life by giving patients the care they need and deserve. As the Philadelphia regions fastest growing eye surgeon, you can expect a premier experience. Dr. Shafer started SVI to be able to connect with patients and provide an unparalleled eye care experience. As a prospective patient at SVI, please check out our website (www.ShaferVisionInstitute.com) to see all the details of our practice.

Buffy turns two today! She fills our office with so much love and smiles every single day. Happy Birthday to our favorit...
01/06/2026

Buffy turns two today! She fills our office with so much love and smiles every single day. Happy Birthday to our favorite girl! 🎂💕

Happy New Year from SVI! 🎇As we welcome the year ahead, we want to sincerely thank you for being part of our journey. Yo...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from SVI! 🎇
As we welcome the year ahead, we want to sincerely thank you for being part of our journey. Your trust and support mean more to us than words can say. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year ahead!

Merry Christmas from all of us at Shafer Vision Institute! 🎄✨We’re so grateful for our amazing patients, community, and ...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Shafer Vision Institute! 🎄✨We’re so grateful for our amazing patients, community, and team who make every year so special.❤️

Ugly sweaters and Pollyanna fun 🎄🎁
12/23/2025

Ugly sweaters and Pollyanna fun 🎄🎁

Happiest of Birthday wishes to the best boss!🎉 Thank you for your vision, your leadership, and for creating such a posit...
12/15/2025

Happiest of Birthday wishes to the best boss!🎉 Thank you for your vision, your leadership, and for creating such a positive environment for all of us. We’re so lucky to have you and grateful for everything you do. Wishing you a year filled with continued success and happiness! 🎂🥳

From all of us at SVI may your Hanukkah be bright and beautiful!💙
12/15/2025

From all of us at SVI may your Hanukkah be bright and beautiful!💙

We are truly grateful to everyone who contributed to our Toys for Tots drive. Your kindness helped us collect more than ...
12/12/2025

We are truly grateful to everyone who contributed to our Toys for Tots drive. Your kindness helped us collect more than 75 gifts and will bring so much joy to local children this holiday season!❤️🎁

✨Meet the Team Monday✨Say hello to our office dog, Buffy, and forever Employee of the Month! Buffy is a Staffordshire Bu...
12/08/2025

✨Meet the Team Monday✨
Say hello to our office dog, Buffy, and forever Employee of the Month! Buffy is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and an unforgettable part of the SVI experience.

From greeting patients with her gentle tail wags to sitting beside us during busy days, Buffy has a natural gift for making everyone feel relaxed and welcome.

She’s proudly certified through the AKC Canine Partners Program and holds her Canine Good Citizen title. Whether she’s curled up in Dr. Shafer’s office or making her rounds, Buffy brings so much love to our office. 🐾❤️

It’s the final week of our Toys for Tots drive! December 10th is the last day to drop off your gifts here at Shafer Visi...
12/04/2025

It’s the final week of our Toys for Tots drive! December 10th is the last day to drop off your gifts here at Shafer Vision Institute. Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated! 🎁✨

✨Meet the team Monday✨Say hello to Dr. Shafer the heart of Shafer Vision Institute. He’s known for his compassion, preci...
12/01/2025

✨Meet the team Monday✨
Say hello to Dr. Shafer the heart of Shafer Vision Institute. He’s known for his compassion, precision, and unwavering dedication to his patients.

What makes Dr. Shafer stand out isn’t just his skill in the operating room, it’s the way he cares. From the moment he walks into the room, he creates a personal connection. He listens closely, dives into your goals, and works meticulously to get you the results you deserve. His patients know one thing for sure and that is he always shows up for you, every step of the way.

Dr. Shafer grew up right here in Montgomery County and went to Upper Dublin High School. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Rochester and went on to earn top honors at Temple University School of Medicine, including Alpha Omega Alpha and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. After serving as Chief Resident at UPenn’s Scheie Eye Institute, he completed an advanced fellowship at Vance Thompson Vision, one of the nation’s top surgical training programs.

After returning home, Dr. Shafer practiced in Malvern, where he quickly became the region’s leading implanter of premium lenses and the only surgeon in Chester County performing advanced corneal transplants and cataract surgery revisions. Known for his availability and patient-focused care, he opened Shafer Vision Institute to bring university level expertise to a warm, accessible private practice setting.

Join us in celebrating Dr. Shafer’s expertise, dedication, and compassion that make a difference every day!

We are so thankful for our amazing patients and everyone who supports us! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Shafer Vi...
11/27/2025

We are so thankful for our amazing patients and everyone who supports us! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Shafer Vision Institute.🦃💛

✨Meet the team Monday✨Say hello to Dr. McManamon (affectionately known as Dr. Pat), our incredible optometrist at SVI. H...
11/24/2025

✨Meet the team Monday✨
Say hello to Dr. McManamon (affectionately known as Dr. Pat), our incredible optometrist at SVI. He is dedicated to delivering the highest quality care with kindness, compassion, and patience. After completing his residency in Cornea & Contact Lenses at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (now Salus at Drexel University), he spent eight years as the Director of Dry Eye and Specialty Contact Lenses at one of the busiest ophthalmology practices in Southeastern PA.

The only thing bigger than his height (almost 6’6”!) is his heart. He loves connecting with patients and if you get him talking about skiing, hiking, biking, his dog, or his wife Alison and their adorable baby Rose, you’re in for a great story. 💙

His cataract co-management expertise made him Pennsylvania’s first optometrist to perform Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) adjustments.

At Shafer Vision Institute, Dr. Pat works closely with Dr. Shafer to ensure every patient receives exceptional, personalized care.

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