American Academy of Ophthalmology

05/24/2026

Nervous was what Bhakti Panchal, MD, felt when she first attended her firstr Mid-Year Forum. But over time she realized advocacating could be fun as well as educational. Find out what she learned about . https://ow.ly/JYLe50YXUw7

05/23/2026

A patient presented with an unusual case of a nasal subconjunctival Mydriasert insert in the right eye, detected 3 weeks after uneventful cataract surgery. The insert had been placed pre-operatively to achieve mydriasis, and sub-Tenon’s anesthesia was performed in the inferonasal quadrant. At the routine postoperative visit, the patient was asymptomatic and satisfied with the visual outcome but noted a small nasal conjunctival swelling. Slit-lamp examination revealed the Mydriasert insert within the subconjunctival space, which was removed easily under aseptic conditions at the slit lamp. The most likely mechanism was migration of the insert through the sub-Tenon entry site created during anesthesia. This case highlights the importance of confirming removal of the Mydriasert insert before surgery and carefully inspecting the conjunctival fornices thereafter to prevent retention and possible postoperative complications.

From “Subconjunctival Retention of a Mydriasert Insert after Cataract Surgery” by Filomena Palmieri, MD and Vincenzo Maurino, MD. Published by Ophthalmology online on January 7, 2026.

Read: https://ow.ly/jPa050YEEUy

05/23/2026

As rates continue to rise, so does the need for effective management. YO Info outlines five key tips to help ophthalmologists navigate conversations, treatment options and long-term care for patients. https://ow.ly/gx3c50Z1SKh

Myopia management is essential in pediatric eye care — this practical guide outlines five key strategies, from setting expectations to offering...

05/21/2026

There’s a new exhibit at the Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye in San Francisco!

It explores the history of trachoma, a bacterial eye infection behind some of the nation’s first public health policies. The special exhibit explores the American story of immigration at Angel Island and Ellis Island, and the discovery of an antibiotic cure via worldwide public health efforts. This exhibit also features rare medical books, antique surgical tools, and fascinating glass photo slides.

Trachoma: Bacteria, Immigration, and Public Health will be on display until Spring 2027.

Full Details: https://www.aao.org/newsroom/news-releases/detail/new-exhibit-explores-impact-ancient-eye-diesease

05/21/2026

From discovery to decision-making, voices matter. See how one path from lab work to Capitol Hill demonstrates the value of in .

A physician–scientist recounts meeting a teenager with retinitis pigmentosa and explains how stalled funding has halted promising gene therapy...

05/21/2026

Your quick-reference guide to recognizing and managing IOP spikes after cataract extraction and lens-related surgeries. [Academy Members] https://ow.ly/8TLB50YVRr5

A guide to recognizing and managing IOP spikes after cataract extraction and lens-related surgeries.

05/20/2026

For many ophthalmologists, AAO is the one meeting that stays on the calendar year after year. From every subspecialty and every stage of practice they come to explore new ideas, connect with colleagues, and return home with perspectives that shape the year ahead.

Are you ready for in New Orleans from Oct. 9–12?

Registration opens soon: aao.org/2026

05/20/2026

Last chance to apply. Pediatric Academy members in private practice, if you have a research idea that could improve pediatric eye care using real-world data from the IRIS Registry, now is the time to act.

Apply for The Knights Templar Eye Foundation Pediatric Ophthalmology Fund by May 31: https://ow.ly/Mz7H50YTxE9

05/19/2026

Advocacy is more accessible than many realize. This personal reflection shows how early involvement can create lasting impact for patients and alike.

Advocacy is a vital extension of patient care — this personal reflection highlights how early involvement, patient storytelling, and local...

05/19/2026

Join us at the 2026 Global Ophthalmology Summit where you and your peers from around the world will explore “Innovation, AI, and Technology: Expanding Access to Healthcare Worldwide.”

Don't miss your chance to save up to $185 on registration fees when you sign up by May 20!
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Topics include:
🔷 AI and global health — where are we really?
🔷 How AI-powered telelearning is expanding access to training worldwide
🔷 Coordinating case delivery during crises and emergencies

The Summit is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and scheduled to begin with breakfast at 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, and concludes around noon on Sunday, Aug. 9.

Register by May 20 to save up to $185.
Book your hotel by July 21.

05/19/2026

Learn insights into the management of with edema. Take this 15-minute course now: https://ow.ly/biHQ50YFhCu.