During 3 decades in my field, I’ve seen scope-of-practice battles between optometrists and ophthalmologists impede the ...

Optometrists examine, diagnose and treat the eyes for visual problems and manage eye disease, disorder, and injury. They test vision, prescribe eyeglasses and contacts, perform minor surgical ...

Though eyeballs, eye sockets and optic nerves are small compared to many other parts of the human body, their importance looms large when a person experiences vision impairment and fears that they ...

The use of artificial intelligence for patient care is no longer a novelty. According to the 2024-2025 survey of the American ...

There are two main types of eye doctors: ophthalmologists and optometrists. Confused about which is which and who does what? Here's a look at how they're different. Ophthalmologists and optometrists ...

The UAB School of Optometry makes lasting contributions to eye care and vision science by providing education and clinical training to optometry students and postdoctoral residents. The fundamental ...

As 2025 draws to a close, we turn our attention across the UK’s nations to reflect on the moments that mattered most. From ...

Thank you for your interest in the UAB School of Optometry. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early in the admissions cycle because we use a rolling admissions process. The deadline for ...