Curcio and Owsley have dedicated decades of work to age-related macular degeneration.

Christine A. Curcio, Ph.D., FARVO, and Cynthia Owsley, Ph.D., MSPH, FARVO, were jointly awarded the prestigious 2025 Proctor Medal by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine is proud to announce the 19 winners of the 2025 Dean's Excellence Awards for Faculty.

Morghan Sahawneh, M.D., and John Stoffer, M.D., have been chosen by their peers to lead the UAB Ophthalmology Residency Program in their final year of training.

Three UAB professors offer expertise on springtime allergies and ways to mitigate pollen’s grip.

Maria Grant, M.D., was recently awarded the Research to Prevent Blindness David F. Weeks Award for Outstanding Vision Research.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences' 26th Annual Research Symposium will take place on Friday, June 13, 2024, at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens' Garden Center. This full-day event will showcase cutting-edge research and clinical advancements in ophthalmology, featuring distinguished guest speakers from across the country.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is proud to announce the establishment of the Teresa and Michael A. Callahan, M.D., Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology.

Maria Grant, M.D., Professor and Eivor and Alston Callahan, M.D., Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology, recently received the esteemed Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) David F. Weeks Award for Outstanding Vision Research.

November 2024 marked 20 years since the establishment of the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute (EMBI) at UAB.

Michael Niederweis, Ph.D., and Cynthia Owsley, Ph.D., who collectively hold 23 patents, have been recognized for approaches to DNA sequencing and detection of impaired dark adaptation, respectively.

The Heersink School of Medicine recently celebrated eight distinguished faculty members during the Fall 2024 Endowed Chairs and Professorships Reception. Among the honorees were two faculty from the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences: Brian Samuels, M.D., Ph.D., EyeSight Foundation of Alabama Endowed Chair of Ophthalmology, and Paul D.

In Fall 2024, UAB Heersink School of Medicine announced the winners of the 2024 Dale J. Benos Medical Student Research Day (MSRD).

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HIIE) celebrated its annual Innovation Awards on October 11, 2024, recognizing outstanding innovators and entrepreneurial achievements.

The Heersink School of Medicine honored the achievements of eight esteemed faculty members during the Fall 2024 Endowed Chairs and Professorships Reception, held Oct. 29 at the Wallace Tumor Institute.

UAB Ophthalmology research faculty members Cynthia Owsley, Ph.D., and Chris Girkin, M.D., have been awarded a $3.75 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for their project, "Implementing AI-based Glaucoma Screening within Federally Qualified Health Centers."

Blazer Bridge Fund provides financial support to innovative ideas and inventions by the UAB community, encouraging advanced discovery. 

UAB Callahan Eye ophthalmologist discusses fireworks eye safety precautions and tips in case of an eye injury this Independence Day.

Cassandra Newsom, Psy.D., director of the Translational Research Core in Autism and Neurodevelopment of Civitan International Research Center, has completed participation in Phase 2 Clinical Trials of a new drug, NNZ-2591, that shows promising results for a devastating neurodevelopmental disorder called Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome (PTHS).

Reducing screen time, increasing physical activities and creating non-screen-related hobbies can help protect children’s eyes from irritation and strain.

On April 30, 2024, Sight Savers America proudly unveiled this year’s Hero For Sight Artwork and honored the 2024 Hall W. Thompson Hero For Sight Award recipient at a luncheon held at The Club in Birmingham.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences' 25th Annual Symposium is set to take place Friday, June 14, 2024, at UAB Callahan Eye Hospital. This symposium features speakers from across the country, as well as research presentations from the department's many residency and fellowship programs.

UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office recognized 13 individuals in its third cohort of Momentum Leaders in Medicine at UAB during a graduation ceremony on May 7, 2024.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences proudly announces the appointment of Paul Gamlin, Ph.D., and Rafael Grytz, Ph.D., to endowed professorships in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.

The UAB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at UAB Callahan Eye is pleased to announce the selection of the new chief residents for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. Scott McClure, MD, and Malcolm Kates, MD, have been chosen by their peers to lead the residency program in its fourth and final year.

On Monday, April 8, 2024, Birmingham is set to witness a breathtaking celestial event - a partial solar eclipse. This rare occurrence, where the moon partially covers the face of the sun, will gift observers with a stunning spectacle.

A modifier gene is one that changes the observable characteristics, called the phenotype, or molecular expression of other genes.

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital has been recognized with the prestigious 2023 Alabama Performance Excellence Award by the ALPEx Program judges. This esteemed accolade celebrates our unwavering commitment to quality and performance excellence, positioning us among the top organizations in the state.

In a dynamic field like ophthalmology, where advancements are constant, residency programs must evolve to meet the demands of modern medical practice. Russell Read, MD, PhD, has witnessed significant transformations during his 16-year tenure as Residency Program Director for the UAB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, reflecting on the journey and discussing the program's evolution.

Dr. Kathleen GeeClass of 2008 Joining the UAB Ophthalmology residency program class of 2008 was the start of an incredible adventure filled with camaraderie, mentorship, and the kind of excellence that turns education into a lifelong treasure.