UAB Callahan Eye

09/09/2025

Thank you Birmingham Mom Collective and Dr. Marcela Frazier, one of our expert pediatric optometrists, for highlighting the importance children's eye health!

Read more to learn how your child's vision plays into their classroom performance and why an eye exam should be on your back-to-school list.

We sat down with Dr. Marcela Frazier, from UAB Callahan Eye, to discuss why your child may need a back-to-school vision check.

09/05/2025

We’re proud to welcome Dr. Deborah Blansett to the UAB Callahan Eye team. Read more about her education, specializations, and experience here: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/ophthalmology/faculty/deborah-blansett

To schedule an appointment, call or text (844) UAB-EYES.

09/04/2025

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Nik Hopkins to the UAB Callahan Eye team. Read more about his education, specializations, and experience here: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/ophthalmology/faculty/nik-hopkins

To schedule an appointment, call or text (844) UAB-EYES.

09/03/2025

"Dr. Tauscher has given me my confidence back" — Jennifer's life changed after 28 years thanks to UAB Callahan Eye.

🔗 Read her story here: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/news/ophthalmology/finding-hope-after-decades

09/02/2025

We’re proud to welcome Dr. Erin McGahey to the UAB Callahan Eye team. Read more about her education, specializations, and experience here: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/ophthalmology/faculty/erin-mcgahey

To schedule an appointment, call or text (844) UAB-EYES.

08/29/2025

Congratulations to Jarrod Johnson, MBA, NHA, FACHE, CEO of UAB Callahan Eye, for being named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s prestigious “2025 Community Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know” list.

Becker’s is a leading national source for healthcare news and recognition, highlighting hospital leaders who are driving excellence in patient care and community impact. Jarrod was recognized for his strategic leadership at Callahan, where he has strengthened quality and safety performance while advancing growth in specialty eye care.

08/26/2025

Join us for the next UAB Connections Support Group — a clinical service for adults with eye diseases and their families. Led by Dr. Laura Dreer and Molly Whitney, MS, LPC, the group provides expert guidance on behavioral health, low vision rehabilitation, and strategies for living well with visual impairment.

Tuesday, September 2
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye, 3rd Floor Boardroom (in-person + Zoom option)

Topics this month:
• Retinitis Pigmentosa with Dr. Ngozi Ogburu-Ogbonnaya (10:30–11:30)
• Therapeutic Breakout: Developing Your Personal Coping Mantra with Molly Whitney, MS, LPC, and Dr. Laura Dreer (11:30–12:30)

To learn more, contact the group facilitator, Molly Whitney at (205) 488-0778 or email mollycox@uabmc.edu.

08/13/2025

Meet Margaret, one of our expert opticians! From helping patients choose the perfect frames to sharing in their joy when they see clearly, Margaret’s favorite moments remind us why our work matters.

🔗 Read more about UAB Callahan Eyewear here: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/news/ophthalmology/uab-callahan-eyewear-optical

07/31/2025

Nearly 16 million adults nationwide struggle with dry eye. We met with Dr. Jennifer Risting, one of our dry eye specialists, to discuss symptom management and treatment options.
Read more: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/news/ophthalmology/provider-perspectives-dry-eye

07/29/2025

Join UAB Connections Support Group — a clinical service for adults with eye diseases & their families, led by Dr. Laura Dreer & Mrs. Molly Whitney who are experts in behavioral health & low vision rehab. The support group offers eye health info, coping skills, & social activities to adjust to challenges of living with visual impairment.

07/15/2025

UAB Callahan Eyewear is here for all your optical needs. Visit one of our eight optical stores for stylish, high-quality frames and expert service from Alabama’s most trusted name in eye care.
Read more about our what we offer here: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/news/ophthalmology/uab-callahan-eyewear-optical

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at UAB Callahan Eye! Whether you're watching Thunder on the Mountain or celebrating with family and friends, we encourage you to leave the pyrotechnics to the pros at Vulcan Park & Museum.

If an eye emergency does happen, our 24/7 Emergency Department is here to help.