The deadline is coming soon! Apply by May 31 for @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation’s EyeFind Research Grants program! Sponsored by BrightFocus Foundation, up to $5,000 is provided to procure human eye tissue samples from eye banks for a well-conceived research project. https://bit.ly/45LmPj7

This month in @arvoinfo.bsky.social's IOVS journal, read how α-PC aptamer may be a promising therapeutic agent for treating neovascular diseases, particulary in patients resistant to anti-VEGF treatment. https://bit.ly/4ntYOEl #ARVOjournals #OpenAccess #VisionResearch

#ARVO2026 may be a wrap, but can get a jump ahead for #ARVO2027! Secure your home base for another incredible week of new research, collaborations and camaraderie — book your hotel in San Diego, Calif., today: https://bit.ly/4tUrwAZ @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026

Junior researchers: @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Early Career Mentorship Program is an amazing chance to get invaluable career guidance and support for your interests from an ARVO mentor. Do not miss out! Take advantage of this great opportunity and apply by June 1: https://bit.ly/2FZKuQT

Get your application in for @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation’s EyeFind Research Grants program! Sponsored by BrightFocus Foundation, up to $5,000 is provided to procure human eye tissue samples from eye banks for a well-conceived research project. Apply by May 31: https://bit.ly/45LmPj7

Cheers to everyone who joined our Eye-Venture at #ARVO2026! Big congratulations to the winners — Yongli Zhou (Grand Prize), Merel Stemerdink (2nd), and Sascha Klee (3rd). Looking forward to seeing you all again next year in San Diego! https://bit.ly/4vDWCOj @arvoinfo.bsky.social

Congrats to the @arvoinfo.bsky.social MIT Outstanding Poster Award winners. These First Authors were selected from the top-five scored poster abstracts at #ARVO2026 from each Scientific Section and Cross-sectional Group. Awardees will receive a cash prize and award certificate https://bit.ly/4vN565N

#ARVO2026 in Denver is a wrap! Thank you from the @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026staff to our 10,990+ attendees from 72 countries for making this Annual Meeting such an amazing success. We look forward to seeing you in San Diego, Calif., for #ARVO2027. https://youtu.be/gfsOgI5hB1A

Congratulations to the 2026 grand prize winner of @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Got Talent ― David Marco Magpantay [Saccadic Rhythm]. Commendation also to runners-up Anisha Heka and Tiffany Tse. View the winning videos and prizes here: https://bit.ly/4l5hc5m

Remember to turn in your 7 different Eye-Venture pins to @arvoinfo.bsky.social Central by 2pm MT today for a chance to win free registration to #ARVO2027 in San Diego, Calif.. Winners will be notified via email and announced on our website. https://bit.ly/4vDWCOj #ARVO2026

Explore #StemCell strategies to combat #neurodegeneration in the brain and eye with @arvoinfo.bsky.social+@genentech.bsky.social#StemCell#neurodegenerationlosing keynote Sally Temple, PhD (Neural Stem Cell Institute). Don't miss it on May 7 at #ARVO2026. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41Eg6EC

Today is the last day to vote for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Got Talent! Check out this year's amazing entries and select your favorite(s) before time runs out: https://bit.ly/4l5hc5m #ARVO2026

Help shape the future of #VisionScience by donating to the @arvoinfo.bsky.social#VisionScienceFoundation Matching Gift Campaign during #ARVO2026. Your tax-deductible gift will be generously matched by past ARVO president SriniVas Sadda. Support today: https://bit.ly/4sJKIjq

Sing your heart out at @arvoinfo.bsky.social Karaoke Night! Join us from 8pm to midnight at the Fillmore Auditorium for a fun-filled evening with friends, colleagues, and a live band. Grab your tickets at ARVO Central—proceeds benefit the ARVO Foundation: https://bit.ly/41703Py #ARVO2026

Remember to check the #ARVO2026 mobile app or online Meeting Planner for today's schedule of Minisymposia and Poster/Paper/Special Sessions/ featuring the latest eye and #VisionResearch from around the globe. https://bit.ly/4tFHFtJ @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026#VisionResearch#ophthalmology #VisionScience

Get ready for the #ARVO2026 Cogan Award Lecture (9:15am MT) featuring Cecilia Lee and Aaron Lee (@washumedicine.bsky.social). Gain insights on using big data and machine learning to advance our understanding of #OcularDiseases. https://bit.ly/4c1cXUm @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026

Start this morning at #ARVO2026 with the Weisenfeld Award Lecture (8:30am MT). Join Nisha Acharya, MD, MS (University of California San Francisco) as she shares her journey from clinic to evidence to advance research in ocular infection and inflammation. https://bit.ly/4bXfa35 @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026

Join the Eye Pitch finalists at #ARVO2026 this evening (6:30pm MT) as they present their innovative ideas for a chance to win $25,000 and an up to $1 million investment through the Alcon Seed Fund (ASF). https://bit.ly/4a8PfEy @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026

Join us at 5:30-7pm (Exhibit Hall Level) for the @arvoinfo.bsky.social Members-in-Training Poster Competition! Delve into the best of scientific innovation displayed by our top MIT First Authors at #ARVO2026. Support them and pick your own favorite! https://bit.ly/3PTsBJW

Grab the opportunity to connect with @arvoinfo.bsky.social's IOVS and TVST journals editors-in-chief at #ARVO2026. This is your chance to ask about all things journals-related you want to know. Meet today (11:30am - 1pm) by ARVO Central (Exhibit Hall Level). https://bit.ly/3PTsBJW

It's Day 3 of #ARVO2026! Looking forward to discovering the power of authentic leadership with University of Colorado President Emerita Judith Albino, PhD, at the Women in Eye and #VisionResearch (WEAVR) Luncheon (11:30am MT). https://bit.ly/47rOjea @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026

Double your investment in the next generation of vision scientists! Donate to the @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation Matching Gift Campaign during #ARVO2026 and your tax-deductible gift will be generously matched by past ARVO president SriniVas Sadda, MD, FARVO. Support today: https://bit.ly/4sJKIjq

Ready for a brain break? Take a look at the creative entries for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Got Talent this year and vote for your favorite(s) by May 6: https://bit.ly/4l5hc5m #ARVO2026

Be sure to check the #ARVO2026 mobile app or online Meeting Planner for today's schedule of Poster Sessions/Paper Sessions/Minisymposia featuring the latest eye and #VisionResearch from around the globe. https://bit.ly/4tFHFtJ @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026#VisionResearch#ophthalmology #VisionScience

Explore the evolution of molecular #ophthalmology with experts Val Sheffield, MD, PhD and Edwin Stone, MD, PhD, FARVO (Univ. of Iowa) at the #ARVO2026 Friedenwald Award Lecture (9:15am MT). Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bNrenE @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ophthalmology

Remember to collect your Eye-Venture pins! If you pick up 7 different ones during #ARVO2026 and bring them to @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026Central by May 7, you could win free registration to #ARVO2027 in San Diego, Calif. Check our website for today's collection locations. https://bit.ly/4vDWCOj

Start today at #ARVO2026 with the Proctor Medal Lecture (8:30am MT) by José-Alain Sahel, MD, FARVO (UPMC). Explore the translational research essentials for developing clinically meaningful endpoints that have real-life impact. https://bit.ly/3NqJMlk @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026#VisionResearch

Welcome to Day 2 of #ARVO2026! Visit the Annual Meeting gallery for a photo review of each day's activities in Denver. Who knows, you might even spot yourself! https://bit.ly/4w8tteu @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026

Wrap up your first day at #ARVO2026 by kicking up your dancing boots at the @arvo.bsky.social#ARVO2026info Sunday Social (7:30 - 10:30pm MT, Bluebird Ballroom). Enjoy a night of Western fun—carnival games, line dancing, 'Wanted' photo ops, and a live DJ. Get tickets at ARVO Central: https://bit.ly/4mKIgYk

Ready for a brain break? Take a look at the creative entries for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Got Talent this year and vote for your favorite(s) by May 6: https://bit.ly/4l5hc5m #ARVO2026

Join today's National Eye Institute (NEI) special session at #ARVO2026 (Noon MT, Denver) to get insights from leadership on updates and emerging research priorities at the nation’s largest funder of #VisionResearch. https://bit.ly/48jC3g8 @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026

Take advantage of daily drop-in mentoring at #ARVO2026 (Mon.-Wed.). Get professional guidance from Women in Eye And #VisionResearch (WEAVR) or chat about careers in industry with @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026#VisionResearch Industry Members Committee. Meet by ARVO Central (see website for hours) https://bit.ly/3PTsBJW

Don't miss the @arvoinfo.bsky.social+Genentech Opening Keynote with Nobel Laureate Thomas Cech (@colorado.edu; @hhmi-science.bsky.social) at 10:15am! Discover how #NucleicAcidTherapeutics could transform hereditary #GeneticEyeDisease treatment https://bit.ly/4s9b3b2 #VisionResearch #VisionScience

Remember to pick up your Eye-Venture pins today. Collect 7 different ones during #ARVO2026, bring them to @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026Central by May 7 and you could win free registration to #ARVO2027 in San Diego, Calif.! Find today’s pin locations on our website. https://bit.ly/4vDWCOj

The #ARVO2026 Exhibit Hall (Exhibit Level) is open! Drop by daily (8:30am to 5pm) to visit our exhibitors, check out new technology and network. Or stop by @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026Central with your questions, or to to pick up some cool Meeting souvenirs. #ophthalmology #VisionResearch

#ARVO2026 in Denver starts today! Dive into symposia/posters, beginning 8am. Also keep track of sessions you do not want to miss with the online Meeting Planner or mobile app. Get ready for an enlightening day! https://bit.ly/4tAjzR8 @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026#VisionResearch

Ready for an Eye-Venture? Collect 7 different pins during #ARVO2026 and bring them to @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026Central by May 7 for a chance to win free registration to #ARVO2027 in San Diego, Calif. Start collecting today (2-6pm) by Badge Printing/Tote Bag Pickup. https://bit.ly/4vDWCOj

Looking to beat the Sunday registration lines for #ARVO2026? Stop by the Colorado Convention Center on Saturday, May 2 (2 - 6pm MT) to print your badge early plus enjoy some networking and tasty treats. https://bit.ly/3PTsBJW @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026

Invest in the next generation of vision scientists by contributing to the ARVO Foundation Matching Gift Campaign during #ARVO2026. Your tax-deductible gift will be generously matched by past @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026president SriniVas Sadda, MD, FARVO. Support today: https://bit.ly/4sJKIjq

Exciting day ahead at @arvoinfo.bsky.social's All-Access Saturday in Denver (8am - 5pm)! Attendees, take your pick of sessions to dive into, including #Imaging in the Eye, #AI in #ophthalmology, and Bench to Bedside. https://bit.ly/4csuS8p

After a full day at #ARVO2026 (May 3-7), gather your research squad/colleagues from across the globe for a great meal! The good news: Denver has an evolving food scene that won’t blow your per diem. Get tips from local @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026member Brittany Wright in #ARVOBlog: https://bit.ly/4unPG6y

Time for an entertainment break! Take a moment to enjoy this year's @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Got Talent video entries and vote for your favorite(s) by May 6: https://bit.ly/4l5hc5m #ARVO2026

The @arvoinfo.bsky.social countdown is on to All-Access Saturday (May 2) and an exciting #ARVO2026 Meeting week ahead (May 3-7) in Denver. Stay informed and organized—download the Meeting Mobile App for updates, speaker highlights, and to plan your can't-miss sessions https://bit.ly/4tn3duU

If you're craving bold flavors but prefer a relaxed dining atmosphere while in Denver for #ARVO2026 (May 3-7), @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026member Argentina Servin recommends Ash’Kara — a local escape with a fresh take on Mediterranean cuisine. Get the scoop now in #ARVOBlog: https://bit.ly/3OS80Wo

Denver has countless great spots to gather with friends after a full day at #ARVO2026 (May 3-7). Check out these fun suggestions from local @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026member Julia Moore, particularly if you're looking to satisfy a sweet tooth. Get the details in #ARVOBlog: https://bit.ly/4sZRGkd

Discover the power of authentic leadership at the Women in Eye and #VisionResearch (WEAVR) Luncheon on May 5 in Denver with University of Colorado President Emerita Judith Albino, PhD. Secure your ticket today—proceeds support the @arvoinfo.bsky.social#VisionResearchFoundation. https://bit.ly/4va4EOX #ARVO2026

Mark your calendar for the @arvoinfo.bsky.social+Genentech Opening Keynote with Nobel Laureate Thomas Cech (@colorado.edu; @hhmi-science.bsky.social) on May 3! Explore how #NucleicAcidTherapeutics could transform hereditary #GeneticEyeDisease treatment https://bit.ly/4s9b3b2 #VisionResearch

Bringing the family along for #ARVO2026 (May 3 - 7)? Denver is an absolute playground for families! Local @arvoinfo.bsky.social#ARVO2026member Brittany Wright OD, MS, FAAO, shares her top picks of places to have a fun time without spending a fortune. Details in #ARVOBlog: https://bit.ly/4tyVSc3

Sign up for an introduction to #AI in #ophthalmology—foundational concepts to real-world implementation—at @arvoinfo.bsky.social#AI#ophthalmologyll-Access Saturday (May 2, Denver). Get unlimited access to this, plus Imaging in the Eye and Bench to Bedside sessions. Register now: https://bit.ly/4mI6xya #ARVO2026

Sit in on Bench to Bedside (May 2, Denver) to learn how to advance your research concept toward clinical development! Get unlimited access to this, plus Imaging in the Eye and #AI education sessions with your @arvoinfo.bsky.social#AIAll-Access Saturday pass. Get it now https://bit.ly/4mI6xya #ARVO2026