Meeting Recaps

ARDS 2026: Expert Perspectives

Three panels tackled tough surgical and medical topics.

Caroline C. Awh, MD

Embracing Trainees at VBS 2026

This year’s trainee-focused day featured pearls on succeeding at work and home, advocacy, early career challenges, billing, and more.

Ogul E. Uner, MD, and Brian T. Cheng, MD

Highlights From the 2026 Duke fAVS Course

Retina fellows gathered to learn from the experts and gain hands-on wet lab experience.

Emily H. Jung, MD; Naveen Karthik, MD; Haley S. D’Souza, MD, MS; Omar A. Halawa, MD; and Ryan Sameen Meshkin, MD

Ophthalmic Oncology Perspectives at ARDS

During the 54th annual meeting, Tara A. McCannel, MD, PhD, explored the utility of prognostic biopsy and the psychological ups and downs that come with a cancer diagnosis.

James Winebrake, MD

Angiogenesis 2026: Highlights

New data on wet and dry AMD therapies, AI, and more.

Alex Brodin, MA, Senior Editor, and Rebecca Hepp, MA, Editor-in-Chief

Retina Fellows Forum 2026: Pearls for Transitioning to Practice

World-class retina experts shared their tips and tricks to help fellows prepare for the real world ahead.

Prashant D. Tailor, MD, and Alejandro Itzam Marin, MD

ACRC and Macula 2026: A Summary

The annual meeting boasted top-notch clinical and surgical education, honored guests, and comradery.

Justin C. Muste, MD; Collin Richards, MD; Timothy Xu, MD; and Erik Massenzio, MD

Highlights from the Advances in Pediatric Retina Course

Here’s what happens when experts from around the world convene to share all things pediatric.

Angela Li, MD, and Yuxi Zheng, MD

Clambakes and Clinical Pearls at Nantucket Retina

This meeting is gearing up to celebrate 40 years of education.

Donald J. D’Amico, MD

MEE Vitrectomy Course: A Primer for New Fellows

This popular 2-day meeting provides a hands-on introduction to core concepts in vitreoretinal surgery.

Marta Stevanovic, MD, MSc; Elizabeth J. Rossin, MD, PhD; Nimesh A. Patel, MD; and John B. Miller, MD