Home of the Global Vision Community

ARVO advances research worldwide into understanding the visual system and preventing, treating, and curing its disorders.

ARVO offers

• Global Community

  A welcoming space to learn from top vision scientists from around the world, support your career and share your research.

• ARVO Annual Meeting

  Attend the largest gathering in the field, present/explore the latest research and network with colleagues.

• Education & Professional Development

  Develop professionally through continuing education, mentorship and leadership opportunities.

• Advocacy

  Make further impact with ARVO advocacy events and initiatives supporting eye and vision research.

• Member Support

  Apply for awards, grants and fellowships that fund your work in the field and Annual Meeting attendance.

ARVO global community

ARVO Annual Meeting

Education & Professional Development

ARVO advocacy

Member Support

Annual Meeting

Our Annual Meeting is a cornerstone of ARVO's efforts to advance eye and vision research, drawing scientists, clinicians, and professionals from around the globe. Join us to explore the latest research findings and collaborate on innovative solutions. For 2027, the Meeting will be hosted May 2 - 6 in San Diego, Calif.

72

countries represented in 2026

$400K

invested in research grants and fellowships

300

Sessions on a range of topics in eye and vision research

500+

Travel grants awarded each year through the ARVO Foundation

80

percent of current ARVO members attend every year

Professional Development

Find your next opportunity

The ARVO Career Center provides a global platform to discover and apply for roles that align with your skills and passions.

Innovations in experimental design to minimize animal use in vision research

Explore innovative tools, model systems, and experimental approaches that reduce reliance on animal models or optimize their use. Also, gain practical insights into how you can integrate these methods into your own research.

How to build successful academic–industry collaborations

Learn how you can translate groundbreaking discoveries into real-world impact through stronger partnerships with industry. Review best practices in technology transfer, intellectual property management, and aligning research with industry needs.

Additional resources

Advocacy
See how ARVO supports the scientific community and collaboration of researchers worldwide plus access resources to assist your advocacy.

EyeFind
Find local and national eye banks that provide services and eye tissues that meet your research needs.

Funding Guide
Find upcoming opportunities to fund your research.

ARVO Awards & Grants

Advancing vision science by recognizing exceptional researchers and providing funding opportunities for projects that advance ocular research, treatments, and technologies.

ARVO News

Terri Young, MD, MBA, FARVO named 2026-27 ARVO president

06/02/2026

Barbara Wirostko, MD, FARVO, named chair of ARVO Foundation Board of Governors

05/19/2026

From AI-mapping to visible-light OCT: New insights in oculomics

05/05/2026

Unlocking the genetics of eye diseases

05/04/2026

2026 Angle Award: Renu Kowluru

03/09/2026

ARVO Foundation announces 2026 Ludwig von Sallmann Clinician-Scientist Award

03/04/2026

2026 Oberdorfer awardee recognized for outstanding research in low vision rehabilitation

03/02/2026

Read the ARVO Blog

Explore tips and resources for the eye and vision community.