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CEFH: Center for Low Vision Rehab 5
If you or someone you know with a vision loss needs assistance, please call the Center to set up an appointment for evaluation or to get more information.

Phone: (205) 488-0736
Fax: (205) 488-0746

The Center is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00am - 5:00pm. The Center is located in suite 380 of the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital at 700 18th Street South, Birmingham, AL. If overnight stay is necessary, please call the office for help in making your lodging arrangements.

Most insurance plans are accepted and generally cover the evaluation and training. Please call the clinic to check if UAB is a provider for your plan. Patients are responsible for any copayments or services not covered. (Low vision devices are not covered by insurance plans.)

Directions

From North Alabama
  • Take I-65 South to 4th Avenue South Exit

  • Follow 4th Avenue 10 blocks to 18th Street South

  • Turn right on 18th Street South to University Blvd. (8th Avenue South)

  • Turn right on University Blvd.

  • The hospital will be on the corner on the right

  • To enter the Parking Deck, turn right into the driveway between the School of Optometry and the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital
From East Alabama
  • Take I-20 to I-59 Birmingham

  • Take Hwy. 31 South / Hwy. 280 East exit off I-59

  • Once on Hwy. 31 exit on University Blvd. / 8th Ave. South

  • Turn right off the exit. You will be on University Blvd.

  • Take University Blvd. to 18th Street South

  • Just past the intersection, the Callahan Eye Foundation will be on your right

  • To enter the parking deck, turn right into the driveway between the School of Optometry and the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital
From West Alabama
  • Take I-59 North to Birmingham

  • Exit onto I-65 South

  • Follow 4th Avenue 10 blocks to 18th Street South

  • Turn right on 18th Street South to University Blvd. (8th Avenue South)

  • Turn right on University Blvd.

  • The hospital will be on the corner on the right

  • To enter the parking deck, turn right into the driveway between the School of Optometry and the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital.
From South Alabama
  • Take I-65 North to Birmingham

  • Exit at 8th Avenue South / University Blvd. Exit ramp will put you on University Blvd.

  • Just past the second UAB walkway overpass, move into the left turn lane.

  • Before you get to the 18th Street intersection the hospital will be on your left

  • To enter the parking deck, turn right into the driveway between the School of Optometry and the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital
Or
  • Take Hwy. 31 North / 280 West to Birmingham

  • Exit on 8th Avenue South / University Blvd. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp.

  • Just past the 18th Street South intersection the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital will be on your right

  • To enter the parking deck, turn right into the driveway between the School of Optometry and the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital

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