Dr. Safier was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, attending Harding, Hayes and Rayen schools. Upon graduation from the Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1975, Dr. Safier moved back to Youngstown and joined his father in practice. In addition to a private practice, the two doctors owned and operated Safeway Contact Lens Company, a wholesale contact lens fabrication facility, supplying the needs of doctors in a 6 state radius through the mid 1980's. Their practice specialized in the fitting of contact lenses and in the diagnosis and treatment of children's vision difficulties. Upon his father's retirement, Dr. Safier continues a pediatric and family focused practice.