UAB Callahan Eye

A warm welcome to Dr. Mollie Moses!
After completing her ophthalmology residency at UAB Callahan Eye, Dr. Moses is joining our faculty to provide comprehensive ophthalmic care with a thoughtful, patient-centered approach. She is passionate about patient education, individualized treatment plans, and helping patients achieve their best possible vision.
📍 Seeing patients at Lions Eye Clinic, Downtown, and Vestavia
Now accepting new patients! Call or text 844-UAB-EYES (844-822-3937) to schedule an appointment.

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.

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.

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

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.

The Continuum of Mentorship | Heersink School of Medicine News 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...

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:

Yardwork Safety: How to keep an ER visit off your spring to-do list 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