School of optometry
Since 2014, UAB has provided services and glasses at no charge to patients with the support of donations from partners, sponsors and volunteers during the holiday season.
The pediatric aphakia clinic at UAB is the only one of its kind in the state of Alabama.
These findings could lead to non-invasive, low-cost tests and the early diagnosis of the disease, which progresses for decades before symptoms of dementia emerge.
At this event, UAB Community Eye Care provides free comprehensive eye exams and glasses to qualified participants.
This record-breaking funding marks a 73 percent growth in research awards over nine years.
The model may provide novel insights into RP59 disease mechanism that will guide future testing of therapeutic interventions.
The new technology will allow for non-invasive assessments for dry eye disease and inform the development of new treatments.
Earlier research suggests that the use of low-dose atropine drops plays a role in slowing the progression of myopia in children. However, new research co-led by experts in the UAB School of Optometry shows that may not be the case.
UAB experts discuss changes women should be aware of as their bodies mature and what exams they should receive during different time periods.
Schweitzer Fellowships have an intensive leadership component so that fellows can continue to inspire others to improve the health of those who experience barriers to care beyond their year of service.
Research funding to UAB from the National Institutes of Health tops $300 million again.
Double vision is an eye condition that requires prompt evaluation by an eye care provider.
The university continues its five-year streak of record growth in research and development.
The clinic will provide free vision, dental and medical services at Gadsden City High School. There are no qualifying questions, and no identification is required.
Collective strength of the research enterprise leads to almost $849 million in research grants and awards for FY 2021.
Research funding to UAB from the National Institutes of Health tops $300 million again.
UAB’s third president, former Vestavia mayor provided “visionary leadership and dedication to our institution and our community.”
UAB tops 22,500 students for the first time, featuring its highest retention rates in the history of the university.
Gonnerman’s experience includes managing Vanderbilt’s flagship library for the arts and sciences, humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields.
Fouad’s winning UAB Grand Challenge proposal is a comprehensive approach to addressing Alabama’s complex health problems and includes 90 partners on her team from communities, government, business, education and more.