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For 60 years, UAB Callahan Eye has served central Alabama families through every stage of life.
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From routine check-ups to emergency cases, our legacy is defined by generations of care that empowers vibrant lives. General Information
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04/06/2026

Spring is in the air – and your eyes, too.

Dr. Marissa Locy at UAB Callahan Eye discusses how to best manage your eye allergies so you can enjoy the season without the discomfort.

🔗 Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x1mlL

04/03/2026

We’re excited to announce Drs. Mark Johnson and Katherine Weintraub as our 2026-2027 chief residents!

Selected by their peers, this honor recognizes their leadership and commitment to excellence. As chiefs, Johnson and Weintraub will work closely with the department to support and strengthen the residency program.

🔗 Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x1iTx

04/02/2026

Join next week's UAB Connections Support Group – a clinical service for adults with eye diseases and their families. Led by Laura Dreer, Ph.D., Molly Whitney, M.S., LPC, and Laura Griggs, experts in behavioral health & low vision rehab, this support group offers eye health info, coping skills, and social activities to adjust to the challenges of living with visual impairment.

Tuesday, April 7
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye, 3rd Floor Boardroom (in-person + virtual options; RSVP required)

Discussion Topic:
How Smart Glasses and Other Assistive Technology Can Help You: Sarah Beth Spraberry, MSOT, OTR/L, UAB Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation

To learn more, contact the group facilitator, Molly Whitney, at (205) 488-0778 or uabconnections@uabmc.edu to reserve your spot.

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03/31/2026

Wondering what your next eye exam might look like? We met with Dr. Nik Hopkins to discuss everything you need to know before your appointment.

🔗 Read more: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/news/ophthalmology/hopkins-guide-to-eye-exams
📷: Samantha Howerton

03/23/2026

Dr. Marcela Frazier shares and how her own experience with vision care inspired a career in optometry and a lifelong mission to help kids see their world clearly.

03/17/2026

Our team was proud to represent UAB Callahan Eye at The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs 5K last week! We're grateful to support events that change lives and bring our community together.

03/11/2026

Two generations. One vision.
Drs. Alston and Michael Callahan have been named the 2026 Hall W. Thompson Heroes for Sight by Sight Savers America, honoring a legacy that continues to shape eye care in Alabama and beyond.

🔗 Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x0EvO

03/05/2026

Congratulations to UAB Vision Science Ph.D. candidate Dr. Ellen Antwi-Adjei on being named ARVO's 2026 Emerging Advocate! Her work bridges research and policy to expand equitable access to eye care.

🔗 Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x0uhG

03/03/2026

We’re proud to welcome Dr. Rachel Spurrier to the UAB Callahan Eye team. Get to know more about her at the link in bio.

To schedule an appointment, call or text (844) UAB-EYES.

02/27/2026

Happy Thank a Resident Day! We’re so proud to celebrate our residents’ hard work and commitment to visionary care — thank you for all you do! 💚

02/25/2026

Join UAB Callahan Eye for the Bell Center 5K on March 14, 2026!

Benefiting infants and toddlers with special needs, the Bell Center 5K celebrates progress, resilience, and the impact of early intervention in our local community.

Ready to make a difference? Sign up or pledge your support here: https://brnw.ch/21x0fWO

02/24/2026

Join next week's UAB Connections Support Group – a clinical service for adults with eye diseases and their families. Led by Laura Dreer, Ph.D., & Molly Whitney, M.S., LPC, experts in behavioral health & low vision rehab, this support group offers eye health info, coping skills, and social activities to adjust to the challenges of living with visual impairment.

Tuesday, March 3
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye, 3rd Floor Boardroom (in-person + virtual options)

Discussion Topics:
Corneal Dystrophies: Dr. Alicia Woock, Third-Year Resident, UAB Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Who Am I Now? Navigating Identity and Purpose with Low Vision: Mrs. Molly Whitney & Dr. Laura Dreer, Behavioral Health Research & Clinical Services, UAB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.

To learn more, contact the group facilitator, Molly Whitney, at (205) 488-0778 or mollycox@uabmc.edu to reserve your spot.

Address

1720 University Boulevard
Birmingham, AL
35233

Telephone

+18448223937

Website

https://uabcallahaneye.org/

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