January 29-30, 2027
Chicago, IL

This meeting is open to all North American vitreoretinal fellows in their final year of training and, since the inception of the Retina Fellows Forum, over 1,500 vitreoretinal fellows have attended.

The Retina Fellows Forum provides an opportunity for senior vitreoretinal fellows to gather in a collegial environment to discuss the medical and surgical issues frequently encountered in clinical practice, practice management tips, and career issues in a rigorous but friendly atmosphere. Scientific sessions are almost exclusively in a discussion-driven panel format, with a faculty comprised of engaging recognized experts.

The organizers and other members of the faculty are comprised of members of the American Society of Retina Specialists.

For more information, please contact [email protected].

Save the Date!

ACRC/Macula Returns to Boston January 7-9, 2027

Join colleagues from across the country in Boston from January 7-9, 2027 for Atlantic Coast Retina Club / Macula 2027, a premier gathering for retina specialists, ophthalmologists, and trainees. This three‑day event offers two dynamic educational experiences designed to inspire, challenge, and connect the retina community.

Thursday & Friday: Atlantic Coast Retina Club (ACRC)
Experience fast‑paced, thought‑provoking case presentations delivered by trainees and faculty. These rapid‑fire sessions highlight unusual, complex, and cutting‑edge cases that spark lively discussion and shared learning. Trainees and faculty interested in presenting a case will be able to submit when registration opens.

Saturday: Macula 2027
Dive into the latest advances shaping the future of retinal care. This CME program will explore innovations in disease detection, imaging, pharmacologic therapies, and surgical techniques. 

Connect, Collaborate, and Celebrate
The conference will be held at the Seaport Hotel Boston. During the meeting, evening social events offer the perfect opportunity to continue conversations, exchange ideas, and build new professional relationships. 

More details and registration information coming soon. 

Please email [email protected] if you would like to be added to the notification list when registration opens. 

COS is accepting abstracts and video submissions for the 2027 Annual Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario. 

What We’re Looking For:  

• Latest research findings  
• Clinical innovations  
• Best practices in ophthalmology  
• Videos featuring ophthalmic surgery, procedure, education or innovative techniques, for our second annual COS Film Festival—an exciting new initiative to feature surgical videos, innovative techniques, and creative storytelling in ophthalmology. 

Key Details: 

• Abstract Submission Deadline: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM (EST)  
• Video Submission Deadline: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM (EST)
• Meeting Dates: June 24-27, 2027  
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario  
• Please review the submission guidelines before you submit. 

Submit your abstract or video submission: 2027 COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition – Ottawa

The Canadian Retina Society is pleased to announce that our next in-person annual meeting will be held in Montreal, Quebec, at the Le Westin Montreal.

The Théa inteRnational cOntest of clinical cases in PatHologies of the eYe (TROPHY) invites ophthalmology residents and fellows to submit an original, unpublished clinical case related to this year’s topic:

Immunomodulation of ocular surface inflammation

The contest is designed to help residents and fellows develop their clinical case presentation and communication skills. Submissions must be anonymous, written in English and based on a case in which the applicant was involved.

Key dates

• Submission deadline: October 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. UTC
• Winner announcements: February 2027
• ARVO award ceremony and case presentations: May 2027
• EVER award ceremony: October 2027

The three international winners will be invited to present their cases during the Théa symposium at the ARVO 2027 Annual Meeting, with registration, travel and accommodation expenses covered by Théa.

Learn more and submit a clinical case

We are pleased to invite you to the 3rd Global Summit on Nursing Education & Healthcare 2026, hosted by Intelli Meetings in Beijing, China. This prestigious event will bring together over 300 international delegates, including nurses, healthcare professionals, academics, and researchers, to share knowledge, exchange insights, and foster global collaboration.

The summit will feature:
Inspiring keynote addresses from global leaders
Oral and poster presentations showcasing innovative research
Interactive panel discussions and networking sessions

Focused on advancing nursing education, practice, and healthcare innovation, this summit offers a unique platform to connect with peers and contribute to shaping the future of global health.

For more details, visit: nursingeducationconference.com

Start Date: 08/10/2026
Location: Beijing, China-102112

Did you miss the COS Hot Topics Webinar? The recording is now available!

Held on June 24, 2026, the webinar featured a dynamic lineup of top-ranked ePoster presentations from the 2026 COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, showcasing innovative research and emerging trends in ophthalmology. The session highlighted exciting developments in imaging, retinal disease, cornea, artificial intelligence, and therapeutic advancements.

Thank you to Dr. Adam Muzychuk for moderating an engaging and insightful discussion, and to all presenters for sharing their outstanding work.

Featured presentations included:

1. Marwa Al Ghafri
   Short-Term Outcomes of Switching to Faricimab in nAMD and DME Patients with Suboptimal Responses to Aflibercept
2. Aya Benabdelhak
   Tracking Corneal Nerve Regrowth After Neurotization: A Validated, Standardized IVCM Methodology
3. Jiwon Hwang
   Longitudinal Assessment of Growth and Melanin Change in Choroidal Nevi with Polarization Diversity Optical Coherence Tomography (PD-OCT)
4. Tina Felfeli
   Intraocular Fluid Cytokine Profiles as Biomarkers for Retinal Disease Prediction: A Machine Learning Approach
5. Devina Ramesh
   Patient Preference for Topical Antisepsis for Intravitreal Injection: A Prospective Clinical Study
6. Zhao Feng
   Study of Ophthalmic Radiation Therapy Toxicity: Classification System for Radiation Retinopathy
7. Godfrey Wong
   External Validation of the Multifocal Electroretinogram Classification Interface (MERCI), a Machine Learning Algorithm for Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity
8. Tasha Miller
   Redistribution of Corneal Endothelial Cells Following Descemet’s Stripping Only for Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
9. Lia Huo
   A Gene-Agnostic Approach: Sustained Delivery of Rod-Derived Cone Viability Factor Protects Human and Rodent Cones in Retinitis Pigmentosa
10. Sohel Somani
    SPECTRUM: Data From a Global Real-World Study of Aflibercept 8mg in Patients with Treatment-Naïve or Previously Treated Diabetic Macular Edema

Watch the recording to explore cutting-edge research shaping the future of ophthalmology.

Did you miss the inaugural COS Film Festival at the 2026 COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Montréal? Or want to revisit some of the outstanding submissions?

We are pleased to share recordings of all 13 videos presented during the first-ever COS Film Festival, held during the 2026 Annual Meeting and Exhibition. This new event was created to celebrate innovation, foster learning, and showcase the exceptional talent within the Canadian ophthalmology community.

The Film Festival featured a wide range of high-quality surgical and educational videos highlighting innovative techniques, complex cases, and valuable clinical insights across ophthalmology. Presentations were evaluated based on quality, importance, and educational value, with awards recognizing outstanding submissions.

COS Film Festival Video Lineup

Videos are listed in final ranking order.

Geoffrion, Dominique

Rudnisky, Chris

Gupta, R. Rishi

Strube, Yi Ning

Wandzura, Adam

Wandzura, Adam

Sverdlichenko, Irina

Abdelnour, Patrik

Jakubowska, Weronika

You, Jia Yue

Punja, Karim

Florido, Antonio

Schell, Carson

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