Ocular Disease Clinic Coordinator
Optometry Clinical Services
cmorrise@uab.edu
(205) 975-2020
HPB G030A
Executive Director of Administrative Operations
Dean's Office/ Administration
cboutwel@uab.edu
(205) 934-6567
HPB 121C
Clinic Coordinator, University Optometric Group
Optometry Clinical Services
kpeede@uab.edu
(205) 934-5161
HPB G100B
Senior Director of Development
Dean's Office/Administration
sommerthompson@uab.edu
(205) 934-9838
HPB 124C
UAB Eye Care is conveniently located in the heart of the UAB campus at 1716 University Blvd and offers free, dedicated parking for our clinic’s patients in a lot adjacent to our building. Street parking may also be available, and UAB employees or downtown Birmingham residents may be able to walk to our clinic.
From I-65/University Boulevard intersection: Head north on University Boulevard. Continue north approximately one mile and stay in the left lane. Turn left into our parking lot just before 18th Street South. Press the intercom button at the gate, and tell the operator your name. You will then be given access to the parking lot. Note: Do not take the driveway for parking at the Eye Foundation Hospital, located to the right of the UAB Eye Care driveway.
From Red Mountain Expressway: Exit the Red Mountain Expressway onto University Boulevard heading south. Turn right into our parking lot just past 18th Street South. The parking entrance is the second driveway on the right. Press the intercom button at the gate, and tell the operator your name. You will then be given access to the parking lot. Note: Do not take the driveway for parking at the Eye Foundation Hospital, located to the right of the UAB Eye Care driveway.
If you have an emergency after normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm) or during a holiday, please call (205) 975-2020. You will hear instructions on how to contact the on-call doctor.
If you call after hours and it is not an emergency, you can leave a message. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.
UAB Eye Care accepts many medical insurance plans, including BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama, Medicare, Medicaid and VIVA. We are also a provider for vision plans such as VSP, Southland, Avesis and Superior.
Call (205) 975-2020 for more information.
In order to expedite the appointment check in process, you can register as a UAB Eye Care patient.
Register as a New PatientIf you are an established patient, you can access your patient portal.
Patient PortalAt UAB Eye Care, students and employees are more than visitors, they're family. Our goal is to be your go-to destination for all your eye care needs.
Perks details can be found here.
In order to help your optometrist assess your general health and the health of your eyes, please bring these items with you.
You may also want to bring a list of questions or problems you may have so that we can answer any concerns during your appointment.
Call (205) 975-2020 or schedule your appointment online.
