Beth Steele is an accomplished optometry expert and assistant professor at UAB School of Optometry. She holds a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry, where she was also president of the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society. Beth went on to complete her residency in ocular disease and low vision rehabilitation at the University of Houston.

Before joining the faculty at UAB School of Optometry, Beth worked in various clinical settings, including private practices and Veterans Affairs hospitals. Her clinical specialties include ocular disease, low vision rehabilitation, and contact lenses.

Beth conducts research to advance the field of optometry and improve patient care. Her areas of focus include the effect of contact lenses on the ocular surface, the impact of systemic diseases on the eye, and the use of technology in low vision rehabilitation. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented her research at national and international conferences.

As an assistant professor at UAB School of Optometry, Beth is committed to educating the next generation of optometrists. She teaches courses in ocular disease and contact lenses and serves as a clinical instructor. In addition, she is involved in the school's community outreach programs and provides vision screenings for underserved populations.