Shaun Brierly, MD

	Joined May, 2003 Department: Ophthalmology [Map] Title: Physician Degree: MD Interests: Camping, Surfing, Mountain Biking, Extreme Overclocking, Playing with my kids Languages: English Physician Homepage
Bio I started practicing Ophthalmology with Kaiser Permanente in 2003, and as a former Santa Rosa High School graduate, I am pleased to be providing eye care in the community where I was raised. I understand that your eyesight is precious and important, not only for your career and hobbies, but also for your daily activities and overall quality of life. With this in mind, I strive to maintain and maximize your visual potential as well as optimize your ocular comfort. As an Ophthalmologist, I medically and surgically treat a wide spectrum of eye conditions, ranging from eyelid lesions to glaucoma. Links with valuable information about many ocular conditions can be found on this site under Eye Problems and Treatments. While some ocular diseases are isolated to the eyeball, many others are manifestations of other diseases or injuries such as head trauma, diabetes, or thyroid conditions. One of the great advantages I have found in working with Kaiser Permanente is easy and quick access to Laboratory and Radiology services, as well as consultation with physicians in other departments.
My Medical Specialty
More details about my specialty: I chose to become an Ophthalmologist because the eyes are the most interesting, exciting and satisfying area of the body to treat. My specialty interests and affiliations within my field: I practice Comprehensive Ophthalmology and am a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Sonoma County Medical Association and the Ophthalmological Society of the Redwood Empire. Current projects or research: Evaluating the potential visual benefits of new intraocular lens technologies in cataract surgery. Great health resources that I refer to: American Journal of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery PubMed An interesting story from my training: I once removed Santa Claus' cataracts.	Photos from My Training Years or of Practicing Medicine in My Field: In the OR
Interests
As a teenager, I once had to backpack out of the Lost Coast, barefoot, after "drying" my wet boots too close to the fire. This only happened once. Currently reading: National Geographic My favorite book or author: The Epic of Gilgamesh	Hobby Photos & Links: Playing in Trinidad Sonoma County Regional Parks California State Parks
Family & Friends
People in my life: When I met my wife, Mary, in high school it was love at first sight, even though she went to Analy. My children and people I care about: I have three wonderful children.
My pets: Willow - cat. Snowball - rabbit.
Travel
An adventure I've had: The best vacation I ever had was my honeymoon in Playa Del Carmen.