Not a local, but I can recommend the exhibition of Australian Indigenous artists “The Stars We Do Not See” from Melbourne VIC that will be in Denver Art Museum by the time #ARVO2026 begins. Saw it in its last location at NGA in DC. Amazing, not to be missed!
Three smiling women wearing sweater tops and sunglasses posing by a building with the text Pizza & Beer painted in cream letters on the gray wall behind them.
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
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
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
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This #CME symposium will be streaming live from #ARVO2026 on 5/4!
Tune in to build confidence and strengthen your clinical judgement when treating patients with nAMD, DR, or DME.
Register today>> https://ow.ly/Xq3k50YvXoQ
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Promotional image for ARVO's Got Talent, featuring a cartoon eyeball character with arms and legs, wearing a bow tie and holding a microphone, standing on a stage. Text notifies that voting is open and mentions visit ARVO.org/AGTvote for more details.
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
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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This interactive program is designed for retina specialists to enhance clinical decision-making, procedural confidence, and practical implementation in everyday practice.
Register now to attend at #ARVO2026 or virtually: https://ow.ly/Xq3k50YvXoQ
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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
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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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Step into the CME Situation Room at #ARVO2026 on 5/4!
Registration is now open to attend in Denver or virtually >> https://ow.ly/Xq3k50YvXoQ
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Denver, CO night skyline
Remember 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
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Promotional graphic for the Proctor Medal Lecture at ARVO 2026 in Denver, Colorado on Monday, May 4, from 8:30 to 9:15 AM MT. It features José-Alain Sahel, MD, from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The lecture title is "A farsighted perspective on nucleic acid therapeutics for eye disease." A portrait of the speaker is on the left.
Save the date for the Proctor Medal Lecture (May 4) at #ARVO2026 with José-Alain Sahel, MD, FARVO (UPMC). Explore the translational research essentials for developing clinically meaningful endpoints that have real-life impact. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NqJMlk
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Get ready to kick up your boots at the #ARVO2026 Sunday Social (May 3)! Enjoy a night of Western fun—carnival games, line dancing, 'Wanted' photo ops, and a live DJ. Add your ticket when you register for the @arvoinfo.bsky.social Annual Meeting (early-bird rates end today). https://bit.ly/40W5TDd
Promotional graphic for the ARVO and Genentech Keynote event featuring Thomas R. Cech, PhD. It includes details such as the event date and time: Sunday, May 3, from 10:15 to 11:45 am, and the location: Denver, Colorado. Thomas R. Cech is described as a Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder, an Investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and a Nobel Prize recipient in Chemistry, 1989. The keynote topic is "A Farsighted Perspective on Nucleic Acid Therapeutics for Eye Disease." The ARVO website link is provided for more information.
#ARVO2026 early-bird rates end today! Sign up and join us May 3 for @arvoinfo.bsky.social+Genentech Opening Keynote with Nobel Laureate Thomas Cech (@colorado.edu; @hhmi-science.bsky.social), to discover how #NucleicAcidTherapeutics could transform #GeneticEyeDisease treatment https://bit.ly/4s9b3b2
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 by March 11 and save: https://bit.ly/3ZfOC7f
Black-and-white portrait of Kate. Framed in green with decorative black dots and shapes. Text below reads “#ARVO26” with the RI logo.
Green text box on a dark background with decorative elements. Text reads: “Association Between Visual Acuity and Cognitive Performance: Evidence From The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) – Dr Kate Fankun Cao, First Author.
Delighted to share that our colleague Dr Kate Fankun Cao has been selected for an oral presentation at @arvoinfo.bsky.social #ARVO2026! Her work using TILDA data highlights the links between visual acuity & cognitive health in ageing. Proud to see this important research recognised. #VisionResearch
Join @arvoinfo.bsky.social in vibrant Denver, Colo. (May 3-7) for #ARVO2026! Immerse yourself in cutting-edge new #VisionScience under the theme, Achieving precision ophthalmology through innovative #VisionResearch. Early-bird rates end after March 11. Sign up now and save: https://bit.ly/3ZfOC7f
Denver, Colorado night skyline
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: https://bit.ly/3PGRGpd
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I will be presenting this at #ARVO2026 and I will probably be cheesing like an idiot through the entire presentation so if you demand your research talks (or posters) delivered with detached and sober professionalism you might want to miss me ;)
ARVO promotional graphic for "Eye Pitch". Text invites proposals for ophthalmic treatments, drugs, or devices to win seed funding, with a deadline to apply by February 20. Image includes a person speaking at a podium.
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. https://bit.ly/4a8PfEy
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 by March 11 and save: https://bit.ly/3ZfOC7f
2025 recipient Christine Curcio, PhD, FARVO and Cynthia Owsley, PhD, MSPH, FARVO, presented with ther Proctor Medals by ARVO Board Trustee Goldis Malek, PhD, FARVO
Honor a deserving colleague for their outstanding research in the basic/clinical sciences applied to #ophthalmology. Nominate them by March 1 for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Proctor Medal! Awardee will be recognized at #ARVO2026 and present the Proctor Lecture https://bit.ly/4rwBpTP
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