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    Preparing students to be leaders in optometry and vision science

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  • Ranked 6th nationally overall in research

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  • Dr. Julie Strickland mentoring during a STEM program.

    Army STEM program helps UAB optometry alumna turn early interest into career

  • Gift of Sight 2026: UAB Eye Care is accepting applications to provide free vision care Nov. 30 - Dec. 4

  • Dr. Lynn Greenspan providing care.

    UAB Optometry launches Neuro-Vision Rehab Clinic at Spain Rehabilitation Center

  • Nichols awarded Alabama Educator of the Year by the Alabama Optometric Association

  • Among few optometry schools that is part of an academic medical center

  • 22,000 patient visits annually

  • 16 positions available in 8 residency programs

  • Up to 58 students per class, each with faculty mentor

  • Ranked 6th in NEI/NIH Research Funding, 2025

  • Three dual-degree programs are offered: OD/MS, OD/MBA, OD/MPH

  • Faculty has written more than 30 textbooks