UAB Callahan Eye

05/28/2026

We were honored to attend the Sight Savers America Hero for Sight dinner recognizing Drs. Alston and Mike Callahan for their lasting impact on eye care in Birmingham and beyond. The evening also featured the unveiling of a beautiful commemorative work by gifted blind artist Shellyann Siddoo, which will be displayed in the first floor lobby of UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye over the next year.

Thank you to Sight Savers America, Dr. Mike Callahan, and Shellyann for a memorable evening centered on service, innovation, advocacy, and the power of vision.

Photo credit: Birmingham Photography Co.

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Darius Crawford, one of our stellar Certified Ophthalmic Assistants, on being named a 2026 Patient Experience Hero. We’re proud to celebrate Darius and all of our team members who make the patient experience at Callahan exceptional through compassion, dedication, and a commitment to high-quality care.

05/04/2026

Women are at higher risk for certain eye conditions, but there are simple steps you can take to protect your vision.

Dr. Erin McGahey shares how factors like age, hormones, and daily habits can impact eye health, along with practical tips to help preserve your sight.

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We spoke with Dr. Erin McGahey, an optometrist at UAB Callahan Eye, about what women should know and how they can protect their vision.

04/22/2026

Mentorship can shape a career. For UAB Heersink School of Medicine medical student Brenton Bicknell, it helped guide his path to ophthalmology and his decision to continue his training at UAB.

With the support of Rob Tauscher, M.D., Bicknell developed not only as a researcher, but as a future physician-leader. He'll soon begin his ophthalmology residency at UAB Callahan Eye, and we're beyond pleased to have him.

In a quiet lab at the Heersink School of Medicine, Brenton Bicknell, MS4, studies a dataset that is integral to a research project he has been working on with his mentor, Robert Tauscher, M.D., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and interim residency progr...

04/15/2026

Before you tackle your spring yard work, take a moment to think about eye safety.
Dr. Marissa Locy says flying debris from lawn equipment and irritants like poison ivy can pose serious risks to your vision. Wearing protective eyewear and avoiding contact with your eyes before washing your hands are simple but important precautions.
Learn more about how to stay safe this season:

Spring yardwork brings hidden risks, from power tools and ladder falls to snakes and eye injuries. UAB medical experts share practical tips to prevent common injuries and stay safe while working outdoors this season

04/06/2026

Spring is in the air – and your eyes, too.

Dr. Marissa Locy at UAB Callahan Eye discusses how to best manage your eye allergies so you can enjoy the season without the discomfort.

🔗 Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x1mlL

04/03/2026

We’re excited to announce Drs. Mark Johnson and Katherine Weintraub as our 2026-2027 chief residents!

Selected by their peers, this honor recognizes their leadership and commitment to excellence. As chiefs, Johnson and Weintraub will work closely with the department to support and strengthen the residency program.

🔗 Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x1iTx

04/02/2026

Join next week's UAB Connections Support Group – a clinical service for adults with eye diseases and their families. Led by Laura Dreer, Ph.D., Molly Whitney, M.S., LPC, and Laura Griggs, experts in behavioral health & low vision rehab, this support group offers eye health info, coping skills, and social activities to adjust to the challenges of living with visual impairment.

Tuesday, April 7
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye, 3rd Floor Boardroom (in-person + virtual options; RSVP required)

Discussion Topic:
How Smart Glasses and Other Assistive Technology Can Help You: Sarah Beth Spraberry, MSOT, OTR/L, UAB Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation

To learn more, contact the group facilitator, Molly Whitney, at (205) 488-0778 or [email protected] to reserve your spot.

*image generated using artificial intelligence

03/31/2026

Wondering what your next eye exam might look like? We met with Dr. Nik Hopkins to discuss everything you need to know before your appointment.

🔗 Read more: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/news/ophthalmology/hopkins-guide-to-eye-exams
📷: Samantha Howerton

03/23/2026

Dr. Marcela Frazier shares and how her own experience with vision care inspired a career in optometry and a lifelong mission to help kids see their world clearly.