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Health & Medicine Published 37 days ago

Gift of Sight is an annual event that provides vision care services to the underserved in Alabama.

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Research & Innovation Published 38 days ago

UAB School of Optometry professor is joining a national network study to research myopia prevention in children.

Health & Medicine Published 75 days ago

Daniel Creech, who speaks with a tablet and drives his wheelchair with his eyes so was afraid to get glasses, thinking that they would hinder his ability to speak or have mobility.

People of UAB Published 5 months ago

New grant will look at environmental factors contributing to myopia and help develop effective prevention strategies.

People of UAB Published 5 months ago

Janene Sims, O.D., Ph.D., received this award for mentoring a UAB School of Optometry student in her project focused on providing eye care to the underserved.

People of UAB Published 5 months ago

Sandra Wang-Harris, O.D., has been honored to give the Karen Sparrow lecture in recognition of her commitment to accessible eye care worldwide.

Health & Medicine Published 7 months ago

When a routine checkup revealed severe farsightedness in 9-month-old Charlie, early action by his parents and care from UAB Eye Care transformed his development — showcasing the power of proactive pediatric vision screening.

News You Can Use Published more than a year ago

UAB School of Optometry expert explains ways to properly care of your contact lenses.

Health & Medicine Published more than a year ago

UAB’s School of Optometry has been training optometrists and helping patients for 50 years.

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