UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye Emergency Department

As Alabama's ONLY 24/7 emergency department fully dedicated to eye emergencies and trauma, UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye Emergency provides immediate, expert care. Located in Birmingham, AL, our specialized facility treats all urgent eye conditions, from eye injuries and ocular trauma to sudden vision changes and infections. Our department is staffed 24/7 by ophthalmology-trained physicians and nurses, with access to all ophthalmology sub-specialties and readiness for emergency eye surgery. As one of only two such dedicated eye ERs in the nation, we serve as a regional and national referral center for the most critical cases. For any urgent eye problem, trust the specialists at the region's leading eye emergency and trauma center.