What are Uab Callahan Eye Hospital and clinics patient portals?
The UAB Callahan Eye Hospital and Clinics Patient Portals are free online services websites for patients of UAB Callahan Eye Hospital and Clinics that offer personalized and secure access to portions of your electronic medical record. The portals allow you to manage your health and stay connected with your health care providers and family members.
What is a Callahan Eye Hospital Clinic?
Callahan Eye Hospital Clinics provide that same level of vision care within your community. Contact any of the clinic locations listed below to make an appointment, or call 205.325.8620.
How did UAB Callahan Eye Hospital save a baseball player’s sight?
UAB Callahan Eye Hospital helped save a young baseball player’s career and, most importantly, his sight. This opens in a new window. Protect your eyes A baseball players story HD from UAB Health System on Vimeo. College baseball player Meade Kendrick was nearly blinded by a batted ball during a practice drill.
Where can I go for an eye emergency in Alabama?
For urgent situations, the UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Emergency/Eye Trauma Department operates Alabama’s only 24/7 emergency department wholly dedicated to eye emergencies and eye trauma.
What is UAB Callahan eye?
For over 55 years, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital has focused on delivering innovative eye care and pioneering breakthroughs in the preservation and restoration of eyesight. We have been recognized internationally and nationally for outstanding patient care, treatment of eye trauma, and crucial research in eye disease. Our outstanding services and accomplishments include: 1 One of the few facilities in the world entirely dedicated to advancements in ophthalmology 2 One of the busiest eye care centers in the nation 3 One of only two Level 1 Ocular Trauma Centers in the United States with a 24/7 eye emergency department 4 The only dedicated facility in Alabama specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of the eye 5 16 dedicated operating rooms which support more than 11,000 eye surgeries annually 6 Award-winning patient care, having earned prestigious Press Ganey awards in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2018 7 Named in 2017 as one of the “100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review 8 Pioneering developments in surgical instrumentation, devices, and procedures used by ophthalmologists around the world 9 Home to a comprehensive eye research program and the state’s only accredited ophthalmology training program provided by the UAB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 10 Our organization is sensory inclusive™ certified through KultureCity.
When did UAB callahan eye hospital start?
Since 1963 , the nation has looked to UAB Callahan Eye Hospital for innovation and breakthroughs in sight restoration, and we've delivered. We invite you to take a look at our story as it unfolds through the eyes of so many who have helped write it in our video tribute titled "50 Years In Sight."
What hospital saved a young baseball player's sight?
UAB Callahan Eye Hospital helped save a young baseball player’s career and, most importantly, his sight.
Where is Hogan Knox?
Ophthalmologist Hogan Knox, MD, specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgery but has expertise in caring for a wide range of vision issues. He sees patients at UAB Callahan Eye Hospital’s main location in downtown Birmingham and at a clinic in Russell Medical in Alexander City, Alabama.
Does UAB callahan have cataract surgery?
UAB Callahan Eye Hospital offers a new surgery to remove cataracts and correct astigmatism using a refractive laser, which offers increased precision while eliminating the use of a blade. Watch the video and see the difference laser cataract surgery can make in helping you see more clearly, again.
Who is the director of emergency services and ocular trauma at UAB Callahan Eye Hospital?
Learn about fireworks eye safety from Dr. Jay McCollum, Director of Emergency Services and Ocular Trauma at UAB Callahan Eye Hospital.
When is Vision Month?
Optometrist Shilpa Register, OD, joins the WBRC FOX6 Medical Minute in recognition of Healthy Vision Month, which is May of each year. She discusses warning signs for when you may need to have your vision checked and highlights ways to keep your eyes healthy throughout the year.
What is UAB Callahan eye hospital?
UAB Callahan Eye Hospital reports eye injury data to the United States Eye Injury Registry in order to help us identify causes of injury and develop prevention strategies. We will work with industry/businesses to identify causes in the workplace and help develop strategies to reduce workplace injuries. We will also work with youth sports programs on injury prevention and initial management of eye injuries.
What is the phone number for ophthalmology?
Phone: 205.325.8100.
How many hours a day is the Ocular Trauma Center open?
The department is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
What causes eye emergencies?
Eye emergencies may result from elevated pressure in the eye such as in glaucoma or as a complication following eye surgery.
Where do eye injuries occur?
Eye injuries occur in many locations such as in the home, workplace, automobile accidents, and during participation in sports activities.
Can eye injuries happen without our awareness?
Many eye injuries happen without our awareness of how they happened or when with symptoms occurring after the initial injury. They may occur from everyday activities such as prolonged wear of contact lenses, a scratch from makeup brushes, splashes of chemicals (example: cleaning solutions), tree/shrub branches scratch eye during hikes or lawn maintenance.
Can eye injuries be diagnosed over the phone?
Injury may include a combination of these. Eye emergencies / injuries can't be diagnosed over the telephone. If you are concerned about your eye, please come to our eye emergency / trauma department.
