Dr. Sampson L. Abu is a board-certified medical optometrist and researcher based in Athens, Georgia. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease, including glaucoma, dry eye disease, neuro-ophthalmic conditions, and vascular disease eye complications.

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At Thomas Eye Center, Dr. Abu integrates advanced imaging, functional testing, and evidence-based clinical decision-making to manage complex ocular disease. His clinical work is informed by rigorous scientific training and a patient-centered, data-driven approach.

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Dr. Abu completed an NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where his research focused on early detection of glaucoma progression and treatment adherence, and utilizing computational modeling of structure–function data. His work has been published in Ophthalmology, Translational Vision Science & Technology, Scientific Reports, J Glaucoma, and other leading journals.

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He completed an Ocular Disease Residency at Omni Eye Services in Atlanta, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. Dr. Abu has presented his research at major national and international scientific meetings, including the American Academy of Optometry, ARVO, the World Glaucoma Congress, and the North American Perimetric Society.

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He brings a clear, evidence-driven perspective to ocular disease management and the evaluation of emerging eyecare technologies.