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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 21h

Entries are coming in for the 2026 @arvoinfo.bsky.social Scientific Image Contest. ARVO members, share your most striking #VisionResearch image from the lab and it could be featured at #ARVO2027 and win a $300 gift card. Enter by Oct. 31: bit.ly/4mNNbq8

Promotion for the 2026 ARVO Scientific Image Contest, featuring the 2025 winning image of human retinal organoids by Leila Bahmani, PhD. Text invites entries by October 31.

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Early-career researchers/junior faculty, apply for @arvoinfo.bsky.social Underrepresented Groups Leadership Program for the opportunity to boost your leadership skills, access valuable mentorship and expand your networks in #VisionScience. Submit by Oct. 31. bit.ly/3UUEMWj

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Join @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Oct. 28 webinar to explore the latest global ethical challenges in #ophthalmology and their wide-ranging effects on funding, #research, innovation, education, and patient care. FREE for ARVO members. Sign up now: bit.ly/4idctyw

Promotional graphic for an ARVO Committee Webinar on Oct. 28 from Noon to 1:30pm ET, titled 'Ethical issues in global ophthalmology' The image features a central play button surrounded by various medical icons on a dark blue background. The event is free for ARVO members and more information can be found at ARVO.org/webinars

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Early-mid career female @arvoinfo.bsky.social members, take you career to the next level! Apply for our Women's #LeadershipDevelopment Program to enhance your skills, expand your network and embrace new opportunities bit.ly/47oYoJC

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Every child deserves the chance to see clearly. This #WorldSightDay, @arvoinfo.bsky.social joins Prevent Blindness in supporting the Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act to create the first federal program dedicated to #ChildrensVision & eye health. bit.ly/4jsFzel #EDVIAct

Poster for EDVI, Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act. The poster states that there is currently "no national program dedicated to children's vision and eye health.

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

This World Sight Day, @arvoinfo.bsky.social joins IAPB in encouraging everyone to #LoveYourEyes, spotlighting the importance of eye care. Explore our “50 States, 50 Stories” blog series for inspirational insight on the human impact of funding #VisionResearch. Read now: bit.ly/4hgAV1Q

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Remember to submit your applications by Oct. 31 for @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation's EyeFind Research Grants. You could receive up to $5k for tissue samples from eye banks for your #VisionResearch project. Sponsored by @brightfocus.bsky.social. bit.ly/45LmPj7 #VisionScience #ophthalmology

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.

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Considering applying for @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation's Developing Country Eye Researcher Travel Fellowship? 2026 alum Anil Parajuli shares its benefits, including access to new #VisionResearch, mentors, networking and resources to aid your career. Apply by Oct 31 bit.ly/4AHNESN

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Get to know 2026 DCERF Anil Parajuli

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Learn about @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Andrew Feola, PhD's (@emorydeptofmed.bsky.social) #research on #WomensHealth, exploring how #menopause plays a role in development of #glaucoma -- the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. bit.ly/3TV6kOe #SeeWhatMatters #VisionResearch

Promotional graphic titled "50 States, 50 Stories" featuring a map of the USA in multiple colors. Includes a photo of Andrew Feola, PhD, from Emory University School of Medicine/Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center with text highlighting a blog post titled 'Putting women’s health in focus'. There is a hashtag #SeeWhatMatters and a link to ARVO.org/News/ARVO-Blog.

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It's the last day of #Academy26 in Anaheim! Swing by our @arvoinfo.bsky.social booth, #703, today (9am - 3pm PT) to get the latest updates on ARVO events, grants, programs, membership benefits and more. We can't wait to see you! Make sure to tag us on Bluesky when you visit!

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Early-career researchers, applications are open now for @arvoinfo.bsky.social’s Early Career Mentorship Program. Connect with an ARVO mentor for career guidance and professional development support as you navigate your next career step: bit.ly/42XnSdM

Group of six smiling participants of ARVO's Early Career Mentorship Program dressed in business attire. Text promotes career guidance and professional development for junior researchers, with an application deadline of December 1. A QR code is included on the bottom right.

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In Anaheim, Calif. for #Academy26? Stop by our @arvoinfo.bsky.social booth, #703 ― today (5 - 7:30pm PT), Oct. 1 (10am - 6:30pm), Oct. 2 (9am - 3pm) ― for the latest on ARVO events, grants, programs, membership and more. Remember to tag us on Bluesky when you visit!

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

@arvoinfo.bsky.social members, it's time to show off the beauty of your #VisionResearch! Enter the 2026 ARVO Scientific Image Contest and your lab image could be featured at #ARVO2027 and win a $300 gift card. Learn more: bit.ly/4mNNbq8

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

@arvoinfo.bsky.social's IOVS journal is inviting papers for a special issue on Premature Birth and the Visual System. Studies addressing critical gaps in knowledge and health care are encouraged. Learn more: bit.ly/3SoynPN #ARVOjournals #OpenAccess #VisionResearch

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Heading to Anaheim, Calif., for #Academy26? Plan to visit our @arvoinfo.bsky.social booth (#703) ― Sept. 30 (5 - 7:30pm PT), Oct. 1 (10am - 6:30pm), Oct. 2 (9am - 3pm) ― to get the latest updates on ARVO events, grants, programs, membership benefits and more. Tag us on Bluesky when you stop by!

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Your next research opportunity could start with an @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation award, grant or fellowship. Over $400,000 in funding is provided annually, with opportunities for members and nonmembers across several topic areas and career stages. Explore opportunities: bit.ly/45YnzjH

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

@arvoinfo.bsky.social Underrepresented Groups Leadership Program and Women's #LeadershipDevelopment Program offer a great opportunity to boost your leadership skills, access valuable mentorship and expand your networks in #VisionScience. Apply now through Oct. 31. youtu.be/gZD0RkX4KsQ

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ARVO Leadership Development Programs

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

@arvoinfo.bsky.social brings together vision scientists from around the globe to share knowledge, build connections and advance the #VisionResearch field. New for 2027, ARVO offers new member categories tailored for your career stage & professional journey. Join/renew today: bit.ly/4xh1FEv

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

@arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation's Developing Country Eye Researcher Travel Fellowship is an outstanding opportunity for early-career researchers! Fellows receive access to new #VisionResearch at #ARVO2027, mentorship, networking, plus ARVO membership. Apply by Oct. 31: bit.ly/41sPCGC

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Register today for #ARVO2027 to join @arvoinfo.bsky.social in San Diego, Calif. (May 2 - 6) and experience new cutting-edge eye and #VisionResearch. Connect with colleagues from around the world under the meeting theme, “Our Global Why.” Sign up early and save: bit.ly/3IHCffC

Promotional graphic for ARVO 2027, with the theme "Our Global Why," taking place May 2-6 in San Diego. Includes a stylized image of Earth with swirling colors. Text highlights early registration until March 10 and mentions that hotels are open. Website URL: ARVO.org/AM.

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Apply by Oct. 1 for @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation's Kreissig Award for Excellence in #RetinalSurgery. The $30,000 award recognizes innovative investigators advancing our understanding of minimal approaches in retinal surgery and/or functional outcomes for patients. bit.ly/45RlR45

2025 award recipient Leo Kim, MD, PhD with Immediate Past ARVO Foundation Chair Rafal Farjo, PhD, FARVO

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Apply for an @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation EyeFind Research Grant for the chance to receive up to $5K for tissue samples from eye banks for your #VisionResearch project. Sponsored by @brightfocus.bsky.social. Submit by Oct. 31 bit.ly/45LmPj7

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

@arvoinfo.bsky.social congratulates José-Alain Sahel, MD, FARVO (@pittophthalmology.bsky.social) and Botond Roska, MD, PhD (@unibas.ch) on receiving the 2026 António Champalimaud Vision Award from the @champalimaudf.bsky.social for their groundbreaking work to restore #Vision bit.ly/4gVRhwD

José-Alain Sahel, MD, FARVO and Botond Roska, MD, PhD

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Keep up with career opportunities in #ophthalmology and #VisionResearch by signing up for Job Flash in @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Jobs Center. Get the latest job openings delivered directly to your inbox. Subscribe for free today: bit.ly/2ZRvScV

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Help recognize an early-career investigator making strides in #RetinalDisease research! Nominate them by Oct. 1 for the @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation's Bert M. Glaser, MD Award for Innovative #Research in #Retina, which includes $10,000 to further their research. bit.ly/4gCehzf

2026 award recipient Anil Kumar Chekuri, PhD with Immediate Past ARVO Foundation Chair Rafal Farjo, PhD, FARVO

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Join @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Sept. 16 webinar to get practical strategies from experts on building successful academic-industry collaborations, navigating technology transfer and intellectual property, and aligning #VisionResearch with industry needs. Register today: bit.ly/4ayT1It

Promotional graphic for an ARVO Committee Webinar on Sept. 16 from Noon to 1:30pm ET, titled 'Bridging the gap: How to build successful academic-industry collaborations' The image features a central play button surrounded by various medical icons on a dark blue background. The event is free for ARVO members and more information can be found at ARVO.org/webinars

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

@arvoinfo.bsky.social's TVST journal is accepting papers for a special issue on Digital Twins and Personalized Medicine in Eye Care, featuring original research using experimental data, real-world and clinical trial cohorts, simulations and advanced modeling. Learn more: bit.ly/4wlcqoM

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

@arvoinfo.bsky.social connects over 11,000 vision scientists worldwide, working to advance the future of eye/#VisionResearch. Now offering membership dues based on your country of residence, it's easier than ever to be part of our global community. Join/renew today: bit.ly/4xh1FEv

Promotion for ARVO membership featuring three Annual Meeting attendees smiling and standing in front of research posters. Text on the right promotes new membership dues by country of residence for 2027, encouraging joining ARVO, The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Sign up for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Sept. 16 webinar to get practical insights from experts on how to build successful academic-industry collaborations, navigate technology transfer and intellectual property, and align research with industry needs. Register now: bit.ly/4ayT1It

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

@arvoinfo.bsky.social member Diana Al Abdallat, PharmD (West Virginia University) is making strides exploring the role of glutamine synthetase in maintaining retinal health to uncover potential pathways for future #RetinalDisease therapeutics. bit.ly/3Uh4l6T #SeeWhatMatters #VisionResearch

Promotional graphic titled "50 States, 50 Stories" featuring a map of the USA in multiple colors. Includes a photo of Yali Jia, PhD from Oregon Health & Science University with text highlighting a blog post titled 'From retinal metabolism to new therapies. There is a hashtag #SeeWhatMatters and a link to ARVO.org/News/ARVO-Blog.

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The @genentech.bsky.social #CareerDevelopment Award for Emerging Vision Scientists offers $100,000 for early-career investigators to launch novel research projects, and provides an @arvoinfo.bsky.social mentor for career guidance. Apply by Oct. 1. bit.ly/4gQNgt7 #VisionResearch

2026 award recipient Marcela Garita-Hernandez, PharmD, PhD with Immediate Past ARVO Foundation Chair Rafal Farjo, PhD, FARVO

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Accelerate your #VisionResearch with support from an @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation EyeFind Research Grant—receive up to $5,000 to obtain eye-bank tissue samples. Sponsored by @brightfocus.bsky.social. Apply by Oct. 31: bit.ly/45LmPj7 #ARVOFoundationGrants #Ophthalmology

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

@arvoinfo.bsky.social Women’s #LeadershipDevelopment Program gives early- to mid-career ARVO members the opportunity to boost your leadership skills, expand your network and unlock new career opportunities. Apply by Oct. 31: bit.ly/47oYoJC #WomenInScience #LeadershipDevelopment

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

@arvoinfo.bsky.social's Underrepresented Groups Leadership Program provides early-career researchers/junior faculty with valuable mentorship/resources to build skills and connections needed for continued career growth in #ophthalmology/#VisionScience. Apply by Oct. 31 bit.ly/3UUEMWj

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Registration for #ARVO2027 is open! Join @arvoinfo.bsky.social in beautiful San Diego, Calif. (May 2-6), and immerse yourself in new, cutting-edge eye/#VisionResearch under the theme 'Our Global Why'. Sign up early and save: bit.ly/4xxXvIG

The image is a clip from the ARVO 2027 promo video. It features a globe with the text "ARVO 2027" prominently displayed. Below, it reads "May 2 – 6 | San Diego | Calif." At the bottom, it says "Our Global Why." The background includes stars and light blue and orange hues.

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Applications are open for @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation's Developing Country Eye Researcher Travel Fellowship. This is an outstanding opportunity for young researchers with access to new #VisionScience at #ARVO2027, mentorship, networking plus 1 year ARVO membership bit.ly/4mPBTlG

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ARVO Foundation DECRF Program promo

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Book your home base for an incredible week of new research, collaboration and camaraderie at #ARVO2027 (May 2-6) in San Diego, Calif. Reserve your hotel today: bit.ly/4tUrwAZ #VisionResearch #VisionScience #ophthalmology @arvoinfo.bsky.social

A scenic view of a marina with several boats docked in calm water, reflecting an urban skyline. Prominent in the background is the San Diego Convention Center, with tall buildings nearby under a clear blue sky.

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

@arvoinfo.bsky.social Women's #LeadershipDevelopment Program is an empowering year-long experience designed to enhance your leadership skills, create networking opportunities, and unlock your full potential within ARVO with the help of a mentor. Apply from Sept. 1. bit.ly/47oYoJC

Group photo of Women's Leadership Development Program participants

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#VisionScience breakthroughs can drive real-world change! Sign up for @arvoinfo.bsky.social’s webinar on Sept. 16 to learn about building impactful academic-industry collaborations. Register now: bit.ly/4ayT1It

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Applications open next week for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Underrepresented Groups Leadership Program! This is a fantastic opportunity for early-career researchers, offering mentorship and resources to foster your leadership growth in #ophthalmology/#VisionScience. bit.ly/3UUEMWj

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Hear how @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation's Developing Country Eye Researcher Travel Fellowship (DCERF) opened new doors for 2026 alum Diem Vu, MD, expanding her research network and highlighting the power of global teamwork in combating eye/vision diseases. bit.ly/4xiv3dM #VisionResearch

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Get to know 2026 DCERF Diem Vu

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Know an outstanding young investigator whose work in #translationalresearch led/has promise of leading to clinical application? Nominate them by Oct. 1 for an @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation Carl Camras Translational Research Award. Recipients are awarded $12,000. bit.ly/4wCIbKo

2026 Carl Camras Translational Research Award recipent Nazlee Zebardast, MPH, MD, with former ARVO Foundation Chair Rafal Farjo, PhD, FARVO

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

@arvoinfo.bsky.social's TVST journal seeks papers for a special issue on evidence-based standards in ophthalmic testing, #imaging, and data analysis. Join the movement for consensus-driven standards to improve quality; reproducibility; clinical relevance of ophthalmic research bit.ly/4hbGT4h

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Discover how @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Bhavatharini Ramakrishnan, MS (@sunyofficial.bsky.social) is making strides in pediatric #amblyopia research to improve children’s visual health and prevent long-term disability. Read now: bit.ly/4x99Frx #SeeWhatMatters #VisionResearch

Promotional graphic titled "50 States, 50 Stories" featuring a map of the USA in multiple colors. Includes a photo of Bhavatharini Ramakrishnan, MS, from State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry with text highlighting a story titled Seeing through a child’s eyes: The importance of pediatric amblyopia research. There is a hashtag #SeeWhatMatters and a link to ARVO.org/News/ARVO-Blog.

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Support a talented clinician-scientist mentee in your lab and help fund their research to find causes/new treatments for #glaucoma by applying for the @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation's Dr. David L. Epstein Award. The selected awardee(s) will receive $100,000. Apply by Oct. 1: bit.ly/4yThRNP

2026 Dr. David L. Epstein Award winners Nicholas Y.Q. Tan, BM BCh, MMed, FRCOphth and Ching-Yu Cheng, MD, MPH, PhD (mentor) pose with awards in front of a backdrop patterned with ARVO Foundation logos.

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Unlock a world of opportunities with an @arvoinfo.bsky.social membership—network globally, showcase your #VisionResearch, and grow your career! New for 2027: Introducing new member categories tailored to your career stage. See why ARVO is the right fit for you. Join/renew now: bit.ly/4xh1FEv

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Discover how #VisionScience breakthroughs can drive real-world change! Join @arvoinfo.bsky.social’s webinar on Sept. 16 to learn about building impactful academic-industry collaborations. Register now: bit.ly/4ayT1It

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation Collaborative Research Fellowship is a great opportunity for eye and #vision researchers from developing countries to receive up to $10,000 in funding for a 1-year collaborative research project. Don't miss out! Apply by Oct. 1: bit.ly/4wuHEKr

2025 recipients of the ARVO Foundation Collaborative Research Fellowship (Ahmed Shata, Saumya Jakati and Amithavikram Hathibelagal) pose with awards in front of a white backdrop patterned with ARVO Foundation logos in teal.

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@arvoinfo.bsky.social‬ @arvoinfo.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Listen in as @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Lauren Ayton shares about her pathway into #VisionResearch and her impactful work on #InheritedRetinalDiseases. Plus, get her top tips for young researchers on balancing work and life, carving your own path and finding motivation youtu.be/SXT9AAmPuWU

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Women in Research: Finding your path & balance - Lauren Ayton

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