Discover how ARVO member Edmund Arthur, OD, PhD, FAAO (University of Alabama at Birmingham) is making strides in developing biomarkers for early detection of #DiabeticRetinopathy and #Alzheimer’s, paving the way to enhance patient experience, expand access and lower cost. https://bit.ly/3RJu7iB #SeeWhatMatters #VisionResearch
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
Research Services
Rockville, Maryland 22,492 followers
ARVO is the largest and most respected eye and vision research organization in the world.
About us
ARVO is the largest and most respected eye and vision research organization in the world. Our members include nearly 12,000 researchers from over 75 countries. Approximately 45% of members reside in over 75 countries outside the U.S. The membership is multidisciplinary and consists of both clinical and basic researchers The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Inc. (ARVO) was founded in 1928 in Washington, D.C. by 73 ophthalmologists. ARVO was originally named the Association for Research in Ophthalmology (ARO), but the word "vision" was added in 1970 to better reflect the scientific profile of its members.
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http://www.arvo.org
External link for Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
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- Research Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Rockville, Maryland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1928
- Specialties
- Nonprofit, Member organization, Science, and Research
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Rockville Pike
Rockville, Maryland, US
Employees at Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
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Sign up for ARVO Special Interest Group (SIG) sessions to join colleagues online (June 9, 11, 23 and 25) for engaging discussions on impactful topics ranging from #AI for unravelling #DryEyeDisease to #GeneTherapy for common retinal diseases. Free for ARVO members. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qCYbss
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Celebrating Barbara Wirostko MD, FARVO, (John A. Moran Eye Center; Qlaris Bio, Inc.; MyEyes), new chair of the ARVO Foundation Board of Governors. Listen in as she discusses the significance of being the first woman in this role, her vision for the Foundation and the importance of supporting #VisionResearch. https://bit.ly/4nFimWw
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The deadline is coming soon! Apply by May 31 for ARVO Foundation’s EyeFind Research Grants program. Sponsored by BrightFocus Foundation, you can receive funding up to $5,000 to obtain eye tissue samples from eye banks for your #VisionResearch project. https://bit.ly/45LmPj7 #ARVOgrants #VisionScience #ophthalmology
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This month in ARVO's IOVS journal, learn how α-PC aptamer may be a promising therapeutic agent for treating neovascular diseases, particulary in patients resistant to anti-VEGF treatment. Read now: https://bit.ly/4ntYOEl #ARVOjournals #OpenAccess #VisionResearch
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#ARVO2026 may be a wrap, but you 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 #VisionResearch #VisionScience #ophthalmology
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Junior researchers: ARVO'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
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Remember to submit your application for ARVO Foundation’s EyeFind Research Grants program. Sponsored by BrightFocus Foundation, you can receive funding up to $5,000 to obtain eye tissue samples from eye banks for your #VisionResearch project. Apply by May 31: https://bit.ly/45LmPj7 #ARVOgrants #VisionScience #ophthalmology
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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
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Congratulations to the winners of the ARVO MIT Outstanding Poster Award Competition held during #ARVO2026. These MIT First Authors were selected from the top-five scored poster abstracts from each Scientific Section and Cross-sectional Group. Each awardee will receive an award certificate and a complimentary ARVO membership for 2027. https://bit.ly/4vN565N #VisionResearch #VisionScience #ophthalmology
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