Audience members attentively listening at the Imaging conference from ARVO 2024, some taking notes and using laptops.
Secure your spot for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's All-Access Saturday (May 2; Denver, Colo.)! Get unlimited all-day access to your choice of education and #Imaging in the Eye sessions with one registration! Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4csuS8p
#ARVO2026
Two individuals stand in a gallery viewing a large abstract painting by Clyfford Still, featuring bold swathes of red, brown, and cream. The floor is wooden, and track lighting illuminates the artwork.
Denver has a visual culture that’s bold, accessible, and surprisingly affordable. Check out local favorites recommended by local @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Brittany Wright OD, MS, FAAO, while here for #ARVO2026 (May 3-7). Get details in #ARVOBlog: https://bit.ly/4cMLcjQ
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Time for an entertainment break! Check out this year's @arvoinfo.bsky.social Got Talent entries and vote for your favorite(s): https://bit.ly/4l5hc5m #ARVO2026
Two images featuring entrees and a dessert on a wooden table. The left image shows three plates containing respectively (from left to right) tuna, shishito peppers and shaved broccolini. The right image features Matcha tiramisu - a layered dessert, topped with green cream, served on a decorative floral plate, alongside a mug.
Kawa Ni is the place to unwind after a full day of inspiring science at #ARVO2026 (May 3-7) recommends local @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Argentina Servin. A Michelin-recognized izakaya, this Denver gem is ideal for a relaxed dinner with colleagues. Read more in #ARVOBlog. https://bit.ly/4dJvMxR
A large bronze sculpture of a mastodon stands prominently outside of the Denver Museum of Nature & Scienc. The scene includes a clear pathway, trees, and several buildings visible in the distance. The sky is partly cloudy with a mix of blue and white.
Denver can be quite the treat for museum/history fans in town for #ARVO2026 (May 3-7). Local @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Julia Moore shares her favorite spots in the latest #ARVOBlog. Check out her top picks now: https://bit.ly/3QnXpTj
Explore the impact of NIH funding on global #VisionResearch through the insights of @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Ashik Mohamed, MBBS, MTech, PhD, MAMS, FARVO in our latest #ARVOBlog “50 States, 50 Stories” series post. Read now: https://bit.ly/4ceyGbi
#SeeWhatMatters
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Grab the opportunity to expand your #VisionResearch with an @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation EyeFind Research Grant. You could receive up to $5,000, sponsored by @brightfocus.bsky.social, to obtain eye tissue samples for your research project. Apply by May 31: https://bit.ly/45LmPj7
#ophthalmology
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Make sure to reserve your home base in Denver, Colo. for #ARVO2026 (May 3-7) and All-Access Saturday (May 2). Secure your stay at one of the great hotels in the @arvoinfo.bsky.social block while rooms are still available. Book now: https://bit.ly/3PGRGpd
#VisionResearch #ophthalmology
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Excited for #ARVO2026 (May 3-7) in Denver? We have a whole week of social and networking events lined up for you to connect and collaborate with your peers. and/or enjoy downtime with your colleagues. Get more details here: https://bit.ly/3PTsBJW
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Wondering what to do in Denver once your day is finished at #ARVO2026 (May 3-7)? Check out these budget-friendly recommendations by local @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Brittany Wright, OD, MS. From live entertainment to rooftop bites, visit #ARVOBlog to learn more: https://bit.ly/4t2x7V4
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Discover how @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Christopher Brady, MD, MHS (@uvmvermont.bsky.social) is making strides in #DiabeticRetinopathy eye care, addressing challenges to enhance patient experience, expand access and lower costs. https://bit.ly/47MzjaN
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Denver has many standout restaurants, but Rioja lives up to the hype according to local @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Argentina Servin. Led by a James Beard Award-winning chef, this is a refined classic to add to your list during #ARVO2026 (May 3-7). Read more in #ARVOBlog: https://bit.ly/4sZP9qZ
Celebrate 25 incredible years with @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation at an unforgettable Gala & Benefit Concert, May 2, at the Buell Theatre! Enjoy dinner, premium concert seating, and a special performance by Grammy-nominated Gavin DeGraw. Get tickets now! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pUpW6BTrcC8
A greenhouse interior with hanging plants, orchids, and a wooden bench is on the left. The right features a sculpture of a large typewriter eraser and dustpan outside the Denver Art Museum.
Discover Denver’s stunning nature spots and vibrant art scene with top recommendations by local @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Julia Moore. Make a note of must-see places to explore while in town for #ARVO2026 (May 3-7). Read now in the latest #ARVOBlog: https://bit.ly/4skziSY
Audience members attentively listening at the Imaging conference from ARVO 2024, some taking notes and using laptops.
Secure your spot for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's All-Access Saturday (May 2; Denver, Colo.)! Get unlimited all-day access to your choice of education and #Imaging in the Eye sessions with one registration! Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4csuS8p
#ARVO2026
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Junior researchers: Unlock your full research potential with @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Early Career Mentorship Program! Take advantage of this great opportunity to get invaluable career guidance and support for your interests from an ARVO mentor. Apply by June 1: https://bit.ly/42XnSdM
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Ready for an entertainment break? Check out this year's @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Got Talent entries and vote for your favorite(s): https://bit.ly/4l5hc5m #ARVO2026
A promotion for the 2026 ARVO+Genentech closing keynote in Denver, Colorado featuring a photo of the speaker, Sally Temple, PhD, Scientific Director at the Neural Stem Cell Institute. The event details are Thursday, May 7, from 10:15 to 11:30 am. Her presentation topic is “Modeling, Targeting and Healing: Stem Cell Strategies to Combat Neurodegeneration in the Brain and Eye.” The ARVO.org/keynotes webpage is listed for more information.
Explore #StemCell strategies to combat #neurodegeneration in the brain and eye with @arvoinfo.bsky.social+@genentech.bsky.social closing keynote Sally Temple, PhD (Neural Stem Cell Institute). Don't miss it on May 7 at #ARVO2026. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41Eg6EC
A scenic view of the calm South Platte river with a bridge crossing over it. On the right, there are modern apartment buildings. In the distance, the Elitch Gardens observation tower is visible. The sky is bright with scattered clouds. A pathway runs alongside the river.
May is one of the best times to be in Denver for #ARVO2026 (May 3-7) and enjoy the outdoors, according to local @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Brittany Wright, OD, MS. Visit #ARVOBlog for her insider tips on budget-friendly ways to explore the city. Read now: https://bit.ly/4sYjeaM
Always a crowd favorite, don't miss an unforgettable night of live band karaoke at the Fillmore Auditorium on May 6 during #ARVO2026! Get ready to sing your heart out or just enjoy the show—secure your tickets now (proceeds support the @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation): https://bit.ly/48iaGCY
Three tapas dishes from El Five restaurant in Denver are displayed: The first plate contains a colorful patatas bravas dish with sauce and garnishes. The second dish features cheese croquettes with leafy greens. The third plate presents a creatively arranged burrata with garnishes and sauce.
Wondering where are the best spots to dine while in Denver for #ARVO2026 (May 3-7)? Get guidance from local @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Argentina Servin, MD, MPH, as she highlights her top picks—starting with Mediterranean-inspired tapas restaurant El Five. Read in #ARVOBlog: https://bit.ly/3PNaGEK
Promotion for the Cogan Award Lecture at the ARVO 2026 Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, happening from May 3 to 7. Features headshots of two speakers, Cecilia S. Lee, MD, MS, and Aaron Y. Lee, MD, MSCI, both affiliated with the Washington University School of Medicine. The lecture, scheduled for May 6, from 9:15 to 10am MT, focuses on big data and machine learning in ophthalmology. The ARVO 2026 logo is displayed at the top.
Join us at #ARVO2026 on May 6 for the Cogan Award Lecture featuring Cecilia Lee and Aaron Lee (@washumedicine.bsky.social) as they share insights on using big data and machine learning to advance our understanding of #OcularDiseases. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4c1cXUm
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Counting down to #ARVO2026 in Denver (May 3-7)! Each week local @arvoinfo.bsky.social members will share top tips for grand attractions, dining, and exploring the city on a budget. First up: medical student Julia Moore spotlights Family+Fun activities! Read now in #ARVOBlog: https://bit.ly/487cRt2
Promotional image for the EyeFind Research Grant Program by ARVO Foundation for Eye Research, featuring a person in lab attire holding a sample, with text about funding for eye tissue research and a QR code to apply.
Expand your #VisionResearch with an @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation EyeFind Research Grant. Apply by May 31 and you could receive up to $5,000, sponsored by @brightfocus.bsky.social, to obtain essential eye tissue samples for your research project. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45LmPj7
#ophthalmology
Promotion for the Weisenfeld Award Lecture on Wednesday, May 6, from 8:30 to 9:15 AM MT. Features a headshot of Nisha Acharya, MD, MS, from the University of California, San Francisco. The topic is "From clinic to evidence: Advancing research in ocular infection and inflammation." The ARVO 2026 logo and dates, May 3-7 in Denver, Colorado, are visible. The URL for more information is ARVO.org/AM/award-lectures.
Mark your calendars for the Weisenfeld Award Lecture (May 6) at #ARVO2026 with Nisha Acharya, MD, MS (Univ. of California San Francisco). Join her journey from clinic to evidence to advance research in ocular infection and inflammation. https://bit.ly/4bXfa35
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Tomorrow is the deadline @arvoinfo.bsky.social members! Enter our annual ARVO's Got Talent contest for a chance to win free registration for #ARVO2027 (San Diego, Calif.). Don't miss out! Submit a brief video showcasing your creative skills today: https://bit.ly/4l5hc5m
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 Foundation. https://bit.ly/4va4EOX
#ARVO2026
Cover of the "Translational Vision Science & Technology" journal for March 2026, Volume 15, Number 3, featuring a figure of tip cells on a purple background by Yoshimura et al. Text on the side reads "New in March TVST." ARVO logo and website are shown below.
This month in @arvoinfo.bsky.social's TVST journal, find out if a higher ratio of red cell distribution width to albumin (RAR) is significantly associated with moderate-to-severe #cataracts and if this could be key to identifying high-risk individuals. https://bit.ly/4sBBQgq
#VisionResearch
Promotional image for ARVO's Got Talent, featuring a cartoon eyeball character with arms and legs, wearing a red bow tie with white dots and standing on stage holding a microphone. Text invites videos submissions by March 31. Visit ARVO.org/AGT for more details.
@arvoinfo.bsky.social members — Just one week left to let your creativity shine for the annual ARVO's Got Talent contest. Enter a brief video showcasing your artistic abilities for a chance to win free registration for #ARVO2027 (San Diego, Calif.)! Submit by March 31: https://bit.ly/4l5hc5m
Promotion for the Friedenwald Award Lecture at ARVO 2026. Includes photos of Val Sheffield and Edwin M. Stone, both affiliated with the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Event details: Monday, May 4, 9:15 – 10am MT, in Denver, Colorado. Subtitle: "The first 40 years of molecular ophthalmology.
Explore the evolution of molecular #ophthalmology with experts Val Sheffield, MD, PhD and Edwin Stone, MD, PhD, FARVO (Univ. of Iowa) at #ARVO2026 (May 4). From early days of linkage analysis to next generation sequencing and gene therapies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bNrenE
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