UAB Callahan Eye

Join UAB Connections Support Group - a clinical service for adults with eye diseases & their families, led by Dr. Laura Dreer & Mrs. Molly Whitney who are experts in behavioral health & low vision rehab. The support group offers eye health info, coping skills, & social activities to adjust to challenges of living with visual impairment.

This Fourth of July, enjoy the festivities while keeping in mind the importance of firework safety. Protect your eyes and well-being by following recommended guidelines.

We had such a good time at I Love America Night with the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce! We made some new friends and had a blast talking about how we serve the Vestavia community at our clinic right off Montgomery Hwy.

It’s the last day of our National sale! 🕶️ Enjoy 30% off designer sunglasses at our optical shops. Don’t miss your chance to save on stylish eyewear.

*In-stock items only.
*Discount cannot be combined with insurance.
*Prescription lenses not included.

Happy National ! 🌞 Today and tomorrow, get 30% off designer sunglasses at our optical shops. Hurry in for the best selection!

*In-stock items only.
*Discount cannot be combined with insurance.
*Prescription lenses not included.

Join UAB Connections Support Group - a clinical service for adults with eye diseases & their families. Led by experts in behavioral health & low vision rehab, it offers eye health info, coping skills, & social activities to adjust to challenges of living with visual impairment.

Our volunteers had a wonderful time at Central Alabama Pride’s 2024 Pride Festival meeting new people and chatting about the difference the care at UAB Callahan Eye can make for all.

It’s ! We have 11 skilled optometrists at UAB Callahan Eye, serving at 11 locations throughout Alabama. Their dedication to eye health and patient care is truly commendable, brightening vision and enhancing lives! Learn more on our website or call or text 844-UAB-EYES to make an appointment.

Humbled and honored by the incredible support from ! Their generous grant to EyeSight Foundation of Alabama will enhance our pediatric division at UAB Callahan Eye, ensuring better eye care for children statewide. We are beyond grateful to be selected as one of the beneficiaries of the $2M raised. Thank you for investing in the future of our young ones.

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital has been honored with the 2023 Alabama Performance Excellence Level 2 Award by . This prestigious recognition celebrates our sustained commitment to quality and performance excellence thanks to our incredibly dedicated team. Go to the link in our bio to read more.

Our residents and fellows have been hard at work this year. So far in 2023, they've collaborated on 16 articles published in 14 journals. From ocular trauma to telemedicine, their research is shaping the future of eye care. Follow the link in our bio to read more.

We're thrilled to announce the spooktacular winners of the annual UAB Callahan Eye costume contest:
🥇 Wednesday Addams and The Ghosts of Callahan - hauntingly creative and delightfully chilling!
Congratulations to our winners, and a big shoutout to everyone who participated.

Contact lenses offer convenience, but safety is paramount. Dr. Carol Rosenstiel shares her insights on safe usage and debunks common myths. Learn more about proper care and vision health at the link in our bio.

Join us in celebrating the remarkable career of Dr. Dawn DeCarlo as she retires from the UAB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. We are truly grateful to Dr. DeCarlo for her dedication and leadership. Follow the link in our bio to read more on her years of unparalleled contributions to the field.

The Quarterbacking Children's Health Foundation Kids Zone has been unveiled at UAB Callahan Eye! This partnership, along with EyeSight Foundation of Alabama and Advancing Sight Network, is transforming pediatric eye care. Read more at the link in our bio.

UAB's Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation and join forces to enhance lives through high-tech visual aids. Read how this partnership is changing lives at the link in our bio.

As the new school year begins, prioritizing your child’s eye care is crucial for success! Discover expert insights from Dr. Rob Tauscher on the significance of regular eye check-ups and maintaining optimal vision. Follow the link in our bio to read more.

We're excited to announce Brian Samuels, MD, PhD, has been named incoming chair of the UAB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. With his expertise and leadership, we’re looking forward to reaching new heights in eye care, research, and education.

UAB Connections Support Group provides a unique clinical service that helps adults living with eye diseases and their families learn more about eye health-related information as well as coping skills to adjust to the challenges of living with an eye disease, eye injury, and/or vision impairment through a range of educational and social/recreational efforts. This group meets the first Tuesday of every month and is facilitated by trained experts in behavioral health and low vision rehabilitation and is directed by Dr. Laura Dreer.

Do you want a career with competitive pay, opportunity for advancement, on-the-job training, awesome benefits, and a great work environment? If that sounds like you, come grow with us! We’re hiring ophthalmic techs to our team. Click here to learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/Ophthalmictech

We're making impressive strides in vision research! The UAB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has secured nearly $10 million in research grants and published 82 articles in 47 peer-reviewed journals so far this fiscal year. Follow the link in our bio to learn more about their groundbreaking contributions.

Our new first year residents spent their first month in Birmingham familiarizing themselves with the state-of-the-art facilities available at UAB Callahan Eye Hospital and our partners and meeting faculty, staff, fellows, and fellow residents. Follow the link in our bio to learn more about the program and this newest class of residents.

unveiled their 2023 Hero For Sight Tribute Wall housed on the first floor of UAB Callahan Eye Hospital this month. Follow the link in our bio to read more about the honoree, Dr. John Mascia, and artist, John Bramblitt.

Congratulations to our graduated residents! As these graduates venture on to their respective paths, they carry with them the knowledge, experience, and compassion instilled in them during their time at UAB. Follow the link in our bio to learn more about where they’re headed next.

Join us for the FREE UAB Callahan Eye 4th of July Family Festival at 5 pm-9 pm for a great evening of entertainment leading up to Thunder on the Mountain at .

Come visit us at our pop-up shops to save big during our biggest sale of the year!