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UAB researcher Christine Curcio, Ph.D., recently provided an editorial on the importance of a new online portal for eye banks.
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Grover takes permanent role after serving as interim CEO since November 2017.
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UAB eye physicians say it is never too early to start caring for your child’s ocular health.
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It is easy to remember steps to prevent the body from getting cold, but what can be done to protect the eyes when cold weather hits?
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The ESFA was founded in 1997 after the sale of the Callahan Eye Hospital to UAB, and has a mission of awarding grants to nonprofits conducting vision research, education and patient care.
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Following a few simple guidelines can help make Halloween fun, not scary, for teens and kids.
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Glaucoma affects more than 3 million people in the United States and is the leading cause of blindness in African-Americans.
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Patients, visitors and employees are invited to meet vendors sharing many new brands and styles.
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A screening program conducted by University of Alabama at Birmingham Callahan Eye Hospital ophthalmologists is helping cut negative outcomes from ROP in infants by half.
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The new clinic will be located just off Interstate 20 in St. Clair County.
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Approximately 14 million Americans have age-related macular degeneration, and a new study suggests it may be underdiagnosed in primary eye care settings.
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UAB Callahan Eye hospital is home to one of only two level one ocular trauma centers in the United States.
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Anderson Glover was diagnosed with congenital cataracts when he was 8 months old, but specialized treatment from UAB has provided new vision for a bright and happy child.
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UAB School of Optometry and Department of Ophthalmology partner with UAB Athletics to provide better eye care to UAB student-athletes.
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Owsley will be responsible for making recommendations regarding grant funding to the Research to Prevent Blindness Board of Trustees.
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As NASA prepares for its journey to Mars, one UAB researcher is investigating why so many astronauts suffer from poorer vision after they return to Earth.
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Christine Curcio, Ph.D., led an international team of researchers that developed a culture system for age-related macular degeneration, the third most prevalent cause of vision loss worldwide.
Nearly 50 participants enjoyed dinner at Rojo Birmingham while blindfolded to gain an understanding of the daily challenges presented by vision impairment.
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The new clinic will be located just off Cahaba River Road behind the Colonnade and is the only clinic of its kind in the 459-corridor area.
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Complications of diabetes can lead to blindness, yet only 29.9 percent of diabetic patients studied adhered to recommendations to have an eye examination.
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