Dr. Robert Morris is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist, internationally recognized retina surgeon, and the founder of Retina Specialists of Alabama (RSA) — a leading private vitreoretinal practice based in Birmingham, Alabama. Although RSA is an independent practice, it maintains a strong affiliation with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) through collaborative patient care, research, and education. Dr. Morris also holds the position of Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at UAB, where he helps train ophthalmology residents and retina fellows.
Over a distinguished career spanning more than 40 years, Dr. Morris has helped shape the field of retinal surgery through his pioneering innovations. He developed and introduced multiple surgical techniques and instruments now widely used in retina surgery, including Gas-Forced Liquid Infusion, macular ILM peeling, ILM forceps, and the maculorhexis technique.
Dr. Morris is especially renowned for managing complex ocular trauma and advanced macular disorders. He introduced the use of temporary keratoprosthesis-assisted vitrectomy for salvaging severely injured eyes and developed the “Mobilize and Move” vitrectomy technique to clear catastrophic macular hemorrhages. His educational surgical videos have earned Best of Show awards from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Morris served as Chief of Staff at UAB Callahan Eye Hospital from 2003 to 2012. He is currently Chairman of the International Society of Ocular Trauma and serves as President of the Helen Keller Eye Research Foundation, furthering both scientific discovery and global eye care access.
As founder and senior partner of Retina Specialists of Alabama, Dr. Morris also helped establish one of the most respected retina fellowships in the country. The RSA Retina Fellowship, offered in collaboration with UAB, has trained dozens of retina specialists now in leadership positions across the U.S. and internationally.
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