About Us

Meet Dr. Day

As a third generation Optometrist, Dr. Day at Day Eye Center in Pelham, AL has literally grown up in eye care. He adds to his strong roots with a commitment to provide all future advances in eye care. This is reflected in his leadership service to his profession, on many local, state, and national groups. Dr. Day is a frequent speaker to community groups on topics that include Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Myopia Prevention, and Natural care of your eyes. For example, he spoke to the Hoover Senior Center on Macular Degeneration.

Dr. Jim Day Jr is a UAB School of Optometry graduate and has over 30 years of combined experience in ocular examinations, including the treatment and management of glaucoma, diabetic eye care, eye infections, minor eye injuries, pre- and postoperative cataracts and LASIK, and the fitting of contact lenses and glasses. Advanced diagnostic SD-OCT testing is done in our office, and the results are read by Dr Day before you leave.

Our optical eyeglasses showroom has over 1000 frames and sunglasses to choose from. Whether it is budget or designer sunglasses, we have them. The in-office lab can finish your glasses and customize your sunglasses on the same day. We accept: VSP Eyeglasses, EyeMed eye exams, Medicaid, Spectera, Medicare, United Health Care and a variety of other insurance plans. Take a look at our offers on YELP offers. Learn more.


Dr. Day is a 1982 graduate of UAB School of Optometry and 1978 graduate of Birmingham Southern College, cum laude, Applied Mathematics.

Dr. Day at Day Eye Center in Pelham, AL is a caring, experienced optometrist and is ready to help you see better and live better. Call (205) 987-2308 today.

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