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Kathy Weise, O.D., MBA, FAAO,

Pediatric eye care • Concussions • Effects of mild traumatic brain injuries • Ocular injuries

Media contact: Tehreem Khan, tkhan1@uab.edu

Kathy Weise, O.D., MBA, FAAO

School of Optometry

Areas of expertise:

Pediatric eye care
Concussions
Effects of mild traumatic brain injuries
Ocular injuries

Weise is the director of UAB Eye Care Pediatric Optometry Services, as well as a leader within UAB Blazer Vision, a partnership between UAB Athletics, School of Optometry and Department of Ophthalmology. Through her research and clinical experience, Weise is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of concussions and other ocular related injuries.

Media appearances:

BMN Blog: Concussions, Birmingham Medical News
Tinted visor from UAB changes way vision-challenged athletes see the game, Alabama Newscenter

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