This memorial lecture honors the memory of Karen Sparrow, a public health optometrist who devoted herself to addressing the needs of underserved populations and regions with limited access to eye care ...

Paul Ajamian, OD, center director at Omni Eye Services of Atlanta, was the honored Springer lecturer for 2025 at the UAB School of Optometry. His lecture reflected on the evolution of co-management in ...

The UAB School of Optometry is proud to recognize one of its most dedicated and impactful faculty members, Katherine Weise, OD, MBA, with the Dean’s Distinguished Faculty Award. This honor celebrates ...

The UAB School of Optometry has announced that Mallory Wright, OD, has joined the faculty as an assistant professor. Wright, a co-valedictorian graduate of the Southern College of Optometry, recently ...

The National Alumni Society’s Blazer Fast 40 Award recognizes alumni-led businesses that exemplify innovation, leadership and community impact. Valencia Wells, OD, owner of Morris Avenue Eye Care, ...

Connie Wright, Director of Student Affairs, who has impacted generations of UAB School of Optometry students, was awarded the Dean’s Outstanding Staff award at the 2025 Convocation and Hooding ...

Through the collaboration of Malia McDowell, Class of 2026, and dedicated UAB School of Optometry alumni, a vital new service was launched and sustained at the Community of Hope Health Clinic (CHHC).

The UAB School of Optometry's continuing education goal is to provide quality continuing education, lifelong learning and professional development for practicing optometrists. In the exploration and ...

As the year winds down, UAB Dentistry and UAB Eye Care at the UAB School of Optometry, both conveniently located on campus, are reminding patients to take advantage of dental and vision benefits ...

Gift of Sight is UAB Eye Care’s annual event that provides free comprehensive eye exams and glasses for underserved and underinsured patients who may otherwise not receive vision care services ...

An evening of celebration turned into a moment of heartfelt surprise for Dean Kelly Nichols at the UAB School of Optometry’s annual Scholarship Dinner, when the Alumni Association announced the ...

Mentor: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Department of Optometry and Vision Science A full-time ...