UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, established in 1963, is Alabama’s only hospital dedicated entirely to eye care. It serves as a Level 1 Ocular Trauma Center, providing 24/7 emergency eye care. The hospital is affiliated with the UAB School of Medicine and offers comprehensive services, including over 11,000 surgeries annually and a residency program that has trained more than 200 ophthalmologists.

The hospital specializes in:

• Ocular trauma and emergency eye care

• Comprehensive ophthalmology

• Pediatric ophthalmology

• Glaucoma treatment

• Retina and cornea services

• Neuro-ophthalmology

• Oculoplastics and reconstructive surgery

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital maintains high-quality standards by:

• Implementing evidence-based practices

• Engaging in continuous staff education and training

• Utilizing advanced medical technologies

• Fostering a culture of patient safety and satisfaction

• Providing a patient-centered care environment

Mission:
To provide exceptional eye care through comprehensive services, including emergency treatment, advanced surgical interventions, and innovative research, ensuring the preservation and restoration of vision.

Vision:
To be a global leader in ophthalmic care, recognized for excellence in patient outcomes, groundbreaking research, and education in the field of ophthalmology.

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital has received several accolades, including:

• Press Ganey Awards for patient satisfaction in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2018

• Named one of the “100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review in 2017

• 2023 Alabama Performance Excellence Award by the ALPEx Program