After receiving his undergraduate education from the University of Georgia, Dr. Schaeffer went on to attend the Illinois College of Optometry and then completed an ocular disease residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He is a member of AOA, ALOA, AAO. Schaeffer's clinical certifications and specialties include: Primary Eye Care, Diabetic Eye Exams, Glaucoma, Contact Lenses, Specialty Contact Lenses, pre- and post-operative care.

He is driven by being able to make difference in patients' everyday lives by improving their vision and managing their eye health and prides himself on providing quality care and education, allowing patients to be their best advocate in their overall healthcare.