Dr. Brockman began his career at John-Kenyon Eye Center and was instrumental in its merger with American Eye Institute. He served as Managing Partner of John-Kenyon Eye Center for 13 years until its acquisition in 2018 by Eyecare Partners LLC (owned by Partners Group, Zug, Switzerland). As one of John-Kenyon’s cataract surgeons, he has done over 55,000 cataract procedures and is currently performing more CATALYS® Precision Laser System procedures annually than anyone in the US. Dr. Brockman has served on the University of Kentucky’s Board of Trustees for over 12 years and as the Chairman of the Board for 8 years. Dr. Brockman received his undergraduate degree in Pharmacy from the University of Kentucky and is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Medicine and Louisiana State University (LSU), where he did his residency and spent his last two years as Chief Resident. In addition, Dr. Brockman served as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves, receiving an honorable discharge after a tour in the Gulf War.