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ARDS 2026 was HOT 🔥with key lectures on MacTel treatment, AI in practice, surgical tips, optogenetics, and more! Don't miss our video meeting coverage on Eyetube here: ow.ly/7CzH50YuLl2

A beautifully written recent @RetinaToday feature, “Parenting and Private Practice: Balance Isn’t Everything,” authored by Dr. Jaya Kumar with “Tips for Dads” by Dr. León‑Alvarado the article reflects the lived experience behind modern retina care. 👉 retinatoday.com/articles/2026-…

Don’t be late for this very important date! ♣️ Join us April 9–11 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas for the 2026 VBS Annual Meeting, "Through The Looking Glass". Expect medical & surgical cases, lightning rounds, debates, expert faculty, and more. ow.ly/NPaJ50YrYH5

Join world-class retina specialists Profs. Anat Loewenstein, Jordi Mones, Sobha Sivaprasad, and Giovanni Staurenghi as they discuss the challenges to modern GA management—and the solutions they've found most useful. ow.ly/xyzl50YpLSO #retina #AMD #ophthalmology

Time to pack your bags for the 12th Annual Duke fAVS Course, just a week away! Check out the agenda and see who is presenting: ow.ly/EboM50Yp7IU @LejlaVajzovic

Did you miss the annual Aspen Retinal Detachment Society Meeting? We've got you covered with video meeting coverage! Head over to Eyetube to hear from the experts. Watch Here: ow.ly/j4Cx50YsVzr

Step Through the Looking Glass at the 2026 VBS Annual Meeting, April 9–11 at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. 🐇✨ Surgical cases, medical retina, debates, lightning rounds, expert panels, and award lectures—packed into one unforgettable program: ow.ly/66v950YrYrN

Caroline C. Awh, MD, is a ⭐️Rising Star of 2026! A vitreoretinal surgery fellow at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, she was drawn to retina by her dad and the faculty at Cole Eye Institute. Learn more about her path to retina here: ow.ly/pCEv50YpMsa

Gene addition, gene editing, and RNA modification are different strategies for gene therapy currently being studied. But what do these terms mean, and how are they applicable to ophthalmology? Learn more in a new interactive supplement: ow.ly/UUF150Y4uAG #sponsored

See how patients can benefit from next-gen anti-VEGF treatments in our new series Anti-VEGF: The Next Generation. 📺 Watch case profiles from the offices of Drs. David Miller, Esther Kim, and Ehsan Rahimy here: ow.ly/mNFw50YpQjL #Retina #WetAMD #Ophthalmology

Trust in care begins with great communication. Hear how the next generation of retina specialists Drs. Patel, Minaker, and Al-khersan discuss GA with their patients, set clear expectations, and build patient confidence. Listen now! ow.ly/FmuH50YoCMx #Sponsored

R.V. Paul Chan, MD, MBA, MSc, moderated a wonderful case-based panel discussion to close out #ARDS2026. This patient had a metal IOFB and a total RD. #retina #ophthalmology #surgery

David Chow, MD, shared a slew of macular hole cases. One of his favorite techniques is an ILM rug approach for larger holes, he said. #retina #ARDS2026 #ophthalmology

Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH, discussed autoimmune retinopathy and the challenges in diagnosing these patients. FA and ICG are helpful, she said. #retina #ARDS2026 #ophthalmology

Robert Avery, MD, kicked off the last day of #ARDS2026 with a talk on private equity in retina. He shared lessons learned from past experiences, types of PE deals, recent PE changes, how it affects the business of a practice, and more. #retina #ophthalmology

🗣️ How are the world's leading minds on GA management educating patients so they follow-up with their providers? Profs. Loewenstein, Mones, Sivaprasad, & Staurenghi discuss tactics for educating patients: ow.ly/5SGf50YoCuV Content available outside the US. #retina #AMD

Congratulations to Tarek Hassan, MD, who was honored as the 44th Annual Taylor Smith & Victor Curtin Lecturer! He spoke about the art of thinking; how can you become a strategic (ie, critical) thinker? His first pearl? Question the data! #retina #ARDS2026 #ophthalmology

A great talk on optogenetic therapy for retinitis pigmentosa by Allen Ho, MD. He shared that MCO-010 (Nanoscope) met its primary endpoint and showed improvement in vision. #retina #ARDS2026 #ophthalmology #genetherapy

David Chow, MD, provided 6 important tips to improve retina surgery, including the importance of patient eye level, IOP control, misconceptions with shave mode, proper visualization, 3D system settings, and fragmentation updates. #retina #ARDS2026 #ophthalmology