@arvoinfo.bsky.social
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) is an international eye and vision research organization with more than 11,000 members worldwide.
- It's @arvoinfo.bsky.social's last day at APAO 2026 in Hong Kong! Visit us at Booth #5E-B02 today (9am - 6pm HKT) to hear the latest updates on ARVO events, programs, grants, member benefits and more. Looking forward to seeing you. Remember to tag us on Bluesky when you stop by!
- Today is the deadline to get your abstracts in for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Imaging session held on All-Access Saturday (May 2; Denver, Colo.). Seeking original research on new imaging techniques/applications to #ClinicalOphthalmology/ #VisionResearch/ #Biomedicine. Submit now: bit.ly/44TkeTo
- Congrats to the 2026 recipients of the @arvoinfo.bsky.social journals achievement awards! For Excellence in Peer Review―Thomas Ach; Jan Brascamp; Stuart Gardiner. For Excellence in Editorial Service Awards―Rigmor Baraas; Joshua Solomon; and Dirk-Uwe Bartsch. Thanks to the awardees for their service.
- Attention @arvoinfo.bsky.social members! Have a proposal for a novel ophthalmic treatment, drug/device? Enter Eye Pitch for a chance to present to industry experts during #ARVO2026 plus win great prizes and an amazing opportunity for investment. Submit by Feb. 20. bit.ly/4a8PfEy
- Attending APAO 2026 in Hong Kong? Stop by our @arvoinfo.bsky.social booth #5E-B02 (Feb. 5 - 7, 9am - 6pm HKT) to get the latest updates on ARVO events, programs, grants, member benefits and more. We can't wait to see you. Tag us on Bluesky when you stop by!
- Secure your seat for next week's Advance (Feb. 11-12) — @arvoinfo.bsky.social's annual #research #careerdevelopment virtual conference. Get the tools to build a resilient career amid institutional transitions and evolving funding priorities. FREE for ARVO members. Sign up now: bit.ly/4oWgPLu
- Still time to get your abstracts in for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Imaging session held on All-Access Saturday (May 2; Denver, Colo.). Submit your original research on new imaging techniques/applications to #ClinicalOphthalmology/ #VisionResearch/ #Biomedicine by Feb. 6. bit.ly/44TkeTo
- Heading to APAO 2026 in Hong Kong? Be sure to visit @arvoinfo.bsky.social from Feb. 5-7 (9am - 6pm HKT) at Booth #5E-B02. Get the latest updates on ARVO events, programs, grants, member benefits and more. We can't wait to chat with you. Tag us on Bluesky when you stop by!
- Remember, you have until Feb. 13 to get your proposal in for a 2026 @arvoinfo.bsky.social Special Interest Group (SIG) session. These virtual group sessions are a fantastic platform to discuss common #research challenges/issues/opportunities. Submit now. bit.ly/4qCYbss
- Do you know a young researcher who has made important contributions to #ophthalmology/#VisualScience research related to eye/visual system disorders? Nominate them for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Cogan Award for a chance to spotlight their achievements. Submit by March 1. bit.ly/4jA3kzq
- Discover how @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Alison Abraham, PhD, MHS, MS (@colorado.edu) is advancing aging and sensory health research, working to make #VisionHealth accessible for all communities. bit.ly/4rdRMo2 #SeeWhatMatters #ophthalmology
- Remember to reserve your home base in Denver, Colo. for #ARVO2026 (May 3-7) and All-Access Saturday (May 2) while rooms are still available. Book your stay at one of the 24 great hotels in the @arvoinfo.bsky.social block today: bit.ly/3PGRGpd #VisionResearch #ophthalmology
- You can still apply for @arvoinfo.bsky.social #SciComm Training Fellowship to elevate your #sciencecommunication/#scienceadvocacy skills. This is a great opportunity for junior researchers in #VisionScience. Don't miss out! Apply by Jan. 30: bit.ly/48Ardmq #SciCommT
- @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation congratulates Leo Kim, MD, PhD (Mass Eye and Ear) — 2025 recipient of the Kreissig Award for Excellence in #RetinalSurgery. Learn how his groundbreaking work on PVR is shaping the future of #RetinalDetachment treatments: bit.ly/4rgxFFC #VisionResearch
- @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation congratulates Ching-Yu Cheng [mentor] and Nicholas Tan (Singapore Eye Research Institute)—2026 recipients of the Dr. David L. Epstein Award. Read about their cutting-edge research using #AI to predict #glaucoma risk/progression. bit.ly/3NGjefD #VisionResearch
- @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation congratulates Nazlee Zebardast, MPH, MD (Mass Eye and Ear) — 2025 recipient of the Carl Camras Translational Research Award. Read about her pioneering use of image-based machine learning endophenotypes for #glaucoma genetic discovery. bit.ly/4t5rJBk
- Secure your spot for Advance — @arvoinfo.bsky.social's annual #research #careerdevelopment virtual conference (Feb. 11 - 12). Learn how to build a resilient career amid funding fluctuations, institutional transitions and evolving funding priorities. FREE for ARVO members bit.ly/4oWgPLu
- Congrats to Amithavikram Hathibelagal (L V Prasad Eye Institute); Saumya Jakati (L V Prasad Eye Institute); Ahmed Shata (Mansoura Univ.)—2025 @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation Collaborative Research Fellowship recipients. Discover how their work is advancing #ophthalmicresearch bit.ly/4sXUHme
- @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation congratulates Anil Kumar Chekuri, PhD (Mass Eye and Ear)—2026 recipient of the Bert M. Glaser, MD Award for Innovative Research in #Retina. Learn more about his outstanding contributions to gene therapy for #RetinalDegeneration: bit.ly/3NqPOSL #VisionResearch
- Get your abstracts in for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's #Imaging in the Eye session held on All-Access Saturday (May 2; Denver, Colo.). Seeking original research on new imaging techniques/applications to #ClinicalOphthalmology/ #VisionResearch/ #Biomedicine. Submit by Feb. 7 bit.ly/44TkeTo
- Celebrating Rose Tan (@jhu.edu Medicine) — recipient of the 2026 @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation Research Catalyst Award. Her innovative #VisionResearch is paving the way for earlier #DiabeticRetinopathy detection using advanced #imaging and systemic biomarkers. Learn more: bit.ly/4sMRJ4h
- Ready to elevate your #sciencecommunication/#scienceadvocacy skills? Apply for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's #SciComm Training Fellowship. This is a great opportunity for junior researchers in #VisionScience. Submission deadline is Jan. 30. bit.ly/48Ardmq #SciCommTF
- @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation congratulates Marcela Garita-Hernandez (Mass Eye and Ear)—2026 recipient of @genentech Career Development Award for Emerging Vision Scientists. Learn about her research to advance #GenomeEditing therapies for #InheritedRetinalDiseases: bit.ly/4pHoHA1
- @arvoinfo.bsky.social Special Interest Group (SIG) sessions bring together colleagues with a common interest for informal live discussions of #research challenges/issues/opportunities. You can submit a proposal for a virtual SIG session. Accepting proposals now up to Feb. 13. bit.ly/4qCYbss
- Submit your nominations by March 1 for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Mildred Weisenfeld Award for Excellence in Ophthalmology! Help recognize an outstanding colleague for their distinguished scholarly contributions to the clinical practice of #ophthalmology. bit.ly/4jq5x0d
- Learn how @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Randolph Jeffrey Kwaw, OD (@uh.edu), is exploring tetrodotoxin (TTX) as a potential new treatment for amblyopia—and why continued funding for #VisionResearch is more important than ever. bit.ly/49DkWWf #SeeWhatMatters #ophthalmology
- Registered for #ARVO2026 yet? Join @arvoinfo.bsky.social in vibrant Denver, Colo. (May 3-7) and immerse yourself in cutting-edge new eye/#VisionScience under the theme, Achieving precision ophthalmology through innovative #VisionResearch. Sign up early and save: youtu.be/5czLaXGH4iI
- Discover how @arvoinfo.bsky.social Cogan Awardee Cecilia Lee (@washumedicine.bsky.social) uses large scale data sets to understand links between eye and systemic health. Plus her advice to junior researchers on the importance of staying curious and the value of ARVO membership bit.ly/4svjWw6
- Explore how global changes are shaping the future of #ophthalmology—sign up for tomorrow's @arvoinfo.bsky.social webinar to discuss impacts on #VisionResearch funding, regulations, global collaboration, innovation, and more. FREE for ARVO members: bit.ly/4pFqczd
- Today is the deadline! Nominate a deserving colleague for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Achievements in Eye and #VisionAdvocacy Award, or Emerging Advocate Award. to recognize the crucial work of eye/#VisionResearch advocates. Submit nomination now: bit.ly/4hyp914
- Sign up now for Advance—@arvoinfo.bsky.social's annual #research #careerdevelopment virtual conference (Feb. 11 - 12). Get the tools to build a resilient career amid funding fluctuations, institutional transitions and evolving funding priorities. FREE for ARVO members bit.ly/4oWgPLu
- There's still time! Don't miss the opportunity to recognize the crucial work of eye/#VisionResearch advocates. Nominate a deserving colleague for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Achievements in Eye and #VisionAdvocacy Award, or Emerging Advocate Award. Submit by Friday (Jan. 9): bit.ly/4hyp914
- Interested in elevating your #sciencecommunication/#scienceadvocacy skills? Apply for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's #SciComm Training Fellowship. This is a golden opportunity for junior researchers in #VisionScience. Submit up to Jan. 30. bit.ly/48Ardmq #SciCommTF #ophthalmology
- Explore how global changes are shaping the future of #ophthalmology—join @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Jan. 13 webinar to discuss impacts on #VisionResearch funding, regulations, global collaboration, innovation, and more. FREE for ARVO members: bit.ly/4pFqczd
- Accepting abstracts now for @arvoinfo.bsky.social Imaging in the Eye session held on All-Access Saturday (May 2; Denver, Colo.). Submit your original research on new imaging techniques/applications to #ClinicalOphthalmology/ #VisionResearch/ #Biomedicine up to Feb. 7. bit.ly/44TkeTo
- Start checking off your list for #ARVO2026 (May 3-7)! Get a jump ahead and reserve your hotel room in Denver, Colo. today: bit.ly/3PGRGpd @arvoinfo.bsky.social #VisionResearch #ophthalmology
- Get your papers in for @arvoinfo.bsky.social Journal of #Vision's special issue on the interface between vision and language. Empirical papers that use behavioral/psychophysical, #neuroimaging, electrophysiological and stimulation methods are welcome. Deadline is tomorrow. bit.ly/4onkdhw
- You can still secure a spot for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Jan. 13 webinar for insights and expert advice on navigating ethical challenges and the impacts of the environment on ophthalmic research, drug/device development, education, and patient care. Register today: bit.ly/4pFqczd
- This holiday season, we are filled with gratitude for our members, their innovative research and a shared commitment to advancing eye and vision health worldwide. Happy holidays and best wishes to all from @arvoinfo.bsky.social! bit.ly/3FQZWLX
- Eye/#VisionResearch advocates do crucial work to support and advance our field. Celebrate their efforts by nominating a deserving colleague for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Achievements in Eye and #Vision Advocacy Award or Emerging Advocate Award. Submit by Jan. 9: bit.ly/4hyp914
- Early-career @arvoinfo.bsky.social members: Apply for our #SciComm Training Fellowship for an incredible chance to sharpen your #ScienceCommunication and #ScienceAdvocacy skills! Discover how this program can benefit you. Apply by Jan. 30: bit.ly/48Ardmq #SciCommTF
- Help make a difference this holiday season—support groundbreaking #VisionResearch with a tax-deductible donation to the @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation. Your gift can change lives. Donate today: bit.ly/48knwjk
- Tomorrow is the deadline for early-career researchers/junior faculty to apply for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Underrepresented Groups Leadership Program. Don't miss your chance to receive mentorship/resources to foster your leadership growth in #VisualScience. Apply now. bit.ly/3UUEMWj
- @arvoinfo.bsky.social Journal of #Vision invites submissions for a special issue on the interface between vision and language. Empirical papers that use behavioral/psychophysical, #neuroimaging, electrophysiological and stimulation methods are welcome. Submit by Dec. 31. bit.ly/4onkdhw
- Join @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Jan. 13 webinar for insights and expert advice on navigating ethical challenges and the impacts of the environment on ophthalmic research, drug/device development, education, and patient care. Register today: bit.ly/4pFqczd
- Give yourself the gift of @arvoinfo.bsky.social membership for 2026. As a community of 11,000+ eye/#vision scientists across the globe, we stand united to protect the future of #VisionResearch. Join/renew today: bit.ly/47SX3Lc
- Have your say on how to advance U.S. scientific innovation! The OSTP is accepting public comment until Dec. 26—let’s rally the #VisionScience/#VisionResearch community to advocate for robust federal support of basic/discovery research. Take action now: bit.ly/3N2lCgf @arvoinfo.bsky.social
- Learn to navigate uncertainty and thrive! Join us online for Advance—@arvoinfo.bsky.social's annual #research #careerdevelopment conference (Feb. 11-12)—for essential tools to build a resilient career in today’s fast-shifting research landscape. FREE for ARVO members. bit.ly/4oWgPLu
- Still one week left for early-career researchers/junior faculty to apply for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Underrepresented Groups Leadership Program. Don't miss your chance to receive mentorship/resources to foster your leadership growth in #VisualScience. Apply by Dec. 19. bit.ly/3UUEMWj
- Discover how @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Poonam Naik (Washington University in St. Louis) is advancing treatments for #AgeRelatedMacularDegeneration and why continued funding is crucial for breakthrough therapies. bit.ly/48eH88v #SeeWhatMatters #VisionResearch #ophthalmology
