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School of Optometry
  • Dean's Report

    2025 in review

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  • 2021

    Preparing students to be leaders in optometry and vision science

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  • Three dual-degree programs are offered

    Three dual-degree programs are offered

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  • Ranked 6th nationally overall in research

    Ranked 6th nationally overall in research

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UAB Eye Care

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  • Headshot for Lawrence Sincich, PhD. He is wearing a clue button down shirt.

    Why we see clear details: UAB study reveals how the eye makes sharp vision possible

  • Faculty hired in 2025. Drs. Heidi Hernandez, Mallory Wright, Andrew Plaxco and Lynn Greenspan

    New faculty strengthen optometry education, patient care and research 

  • Headshot of Dr. Lawrence Sincich and Dr. Time Gawne

    Vision research tackles myopia epidemic and visual processing following disease-related vision loss 

  • Alumni Spotlight: William Thibodeaux, OD

  • Among few optometry schools that is part of an academic medical center

  • 22,000 patient visits annually

  • 16 positions available in 8 residency programs

  • Up to 58 students per class, each with faculty mentor

  • Ranked 6th in NEI/NIH Research Funding, 2025

  • Three dual-degree programs are offered: OD/MS, OD/MBA, OD/MPH

  • Faculty has written more than 30 textbooks