- Membership
- Researcher Resources
- Meetings & Events
- Awards & Grants
- Professional Development
- News
- Advocacy in Action
Home of the Global Vision Community
ARVO is an international community of eye and vision scientists and ophthalmologists who advance research worldwide to understand the visual system and prevent, treat and cure its disorders.
ARVO offers
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Global Community
A welcoming space to learn from top vision scientists from around the world, support your career and share your research.
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ARVO Annual Meeting
Attend the largest gathering in the field, present/explore the latest research and network with colleagues.
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Education & Professional Development
Develop professionally through continuing education, mentorship and leadership opportunities.
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Advocacy
Make further impact with ARVO advocacy events and initiatives supporting eye and vision research.
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Member Support
Apply for awards, grants and fellowships that fund your work in the field and Annual Meeting attendance.
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.
75
countries represented in 2025
$400K
invested in research grants and fellowships
300
Sessions on a range of topics in eye and vision research
400+
Travel grants awarded each year through the ARVO Foundation
80
percent of current ARVO members attend every year
Professional Development
Find your next opportunity
ARVO Career Center
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.
Apply by Sept. 30
Underrepresented Groups Leadership Program
Members-in-Training and junior faculty from underrepresented backgrounds are invited to apply for this highly interactive, year-long learning experience offering mentorship and resources to foster your development as a leader within the field.
Application opens Sept. 1
Women's Leadership Development Program
A vibrant one-year program for early- to mid-career ARVO members focused on developing your skills as a leader plus facilitating leadership and networking opportunities within the Association.
Application opens Sept. 1
Developing Country Eye Researcher Travel Fellowship
This program brings young researchers from developing nations to the ARVO Annual Meeting, providing access to the latest in vision science plus mentorship and opportunities to network with colleagues and thought leaders so you can develop an effective vision research program in your home country.
Additional resources
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
Nation’s eye physicians, researchers launch campaign to protect America’s standing as world leader in vision research Nation’s eye physicians, researchers launch campaign to protect America’s standing as world leader in vision research
07/23/2025
Sophie X. Deng, MD, PhD, FARVO named 2025 - 2026 ARVO president Sophie X. Deng, MD, PhD, FARVO named 2025 - 2026 ARVO president
05/19/2025
The silent thief of sight: New hope in glaucoma research The silent thief of sight: New hope in glaucoma research
05/04/2025
Harnessing artificial intelligence to transform vision research Harnessing artificial intelligence to transform vision research
05/04/2025
