The UAB School of Optometry is leading the nation in educating optometrists and vision scientists, participating in cutting-edge research and scholarly activity, and providing high-quality and compassionate health care. Our Vision: To understand, preserve, restore and enhance the precious gift of sight. Our Mission: Educate optometry students, residents, and future scientists; discover and communicate new principles and concepts in eye care and vision science; translate these ideas into clinical practice; and deliver health care with integrity and compassion.