Abstract and SIG submissions for the 2023 Annual Meeting closed Jan. 6.

The Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC) called for high-quality abstracts describing original, unpublished* research results. Abstract submissions must contain a clear statement of hypothesis, an explanation of methods, and a report of data that unequivocally test the hypothesis and a brief discussion of their implications. Studies should use newer technologies when possible and include original results that will advance the field. Abstracts should be free of spelling and grammatical errors.

ARVO membership for 2023 is required to submit an abstract. Membership dues are non-refundable and non-transferable, and do not include registration fees for meetings. To submit an abstract for the 2023 Annual Meeting, membership application and payment needed to be received by ARVO:

• by Jan. 2, if submitting a paper membership application via mail
• by Jan. 6, if you wish to join/renew your membership online

*Abstracts must be work that has not been submitted for formal publication or to a preprint server before the abstract submission deadline. After the Jan. 6 abstract submission deadline, an author is at liberty to submit their abstract to a journal for formal publication or to a preprint server.

Important information about the 2023 Annual Meeting

The 2023 ARVO Annual Meeting is scheduled to be in-person only and will not have a virtual component.
Note: For abstract submissions, the presentation type option "on-demand" is for those who know for sure they will be unable to travel and cannot present at the Annual Meeting. There will be no live virtual presentations in the 2023 Annual Meeting program.

Special Interest Group (SIG) Sessions

NEW THIS YEAR: SIGs will not be held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. All accepted SIGs will be held virtually and programmed throughout the year. They will be free for members to attend, and presenters will not be required to be ARVO members or pay any registration fee to participate. Please review the 2023 SIG Submission Guidelines for additional information.

Reference Tools

• Abstract Submission Policies and Procedures
• Abstract Submission FAQs
• 2023 Reviewing Codes
• Successful Abstract Submission Guidelines
• Abstract Withdrawal and Substitute Presenter Policy
• Abstract Rejection Criteria
• ARVO Abstract Citation Statement
• SIG Submission Guidelines
• Commercial Relationship Policy
• Registering Clinical Trials

Key dates for the 2023 Abstracts and SIGs

Travel Grants

All young investigators are encouraged to apply for a travel grant when you submit your abstract.