AAO 2026

In-person meeting registration includes access to:

• AAO, AAOE®, and AAOP™ instruction courses

• Symposia, including the popular Academy Café sessions

• Original paper sessions

• Poster podium presentations

• Poster discussion sessions

• Video program

Attend the in-person meeting for the ultimate networking experience and to view the latest products and services in the Expo.

Some learning opportunities require an individual ticket or separate registration, including:

• AAOE® Friday Intensives

• AAOE® Coding Camp

• AAOE® Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding

• AAOP™ Friday Intensives

• AAOP™ Skill Workshops

• Skills Transfer labs

• Subspecialty Day meetings

• OPENING SESSION
  The AAO 2026 Opening Session will take place Saturday, Oct. 10, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m..
  The program includes a celebration of Academy Award winners, including the Laureate Recognition Award, addresses by Academy leadership, and transferring the gavel to the Academy President Elect.
  
  
• Sessions:
  Poster Discussions and presentations in the Poster Theater start on Friday, Oct. 9.
  The Spotlight on Cataract takes place on Monday, Oct. 12. Rapid fire mini-lectures and spontaneous panel discussions are built around video cases of intraoperative or postoperative complications. Throughout the session audience members are asked to weigh in with their case management choices via audience polling.
  
  
  
• Named Lectures
  Each year ophthalmology luminaries are asked to give special named lectures during the Academy's annual meeting and Subspecialty Day.
  
• Subspeciality Day
  

  Eight subspecialty meetings will take place in New Orleans.

  Friday, Oct. 9

  • Glaucoma Subspecialty Day 2026

  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Subspecialty Day 2026

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology Subspecialty Day 2026

  • Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day 2026

  • Retina Subspecialty Day 2026 (Day 1)

  • Uveitis Subspecialty Day 2026

  Saturday, Oct. 10

  • Cornea Subspecialty Day 2026

  • Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Subspecialty Day 2026

  • Retina Subspecialty Day 2026 (Day 2)

   

• AAOE Program
  The American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives® empowers your practice team with a program tailored specifically to the unique challenges faced by administrators and physician leaders.
  
  
• AAOP Program
  The American Academy of Ophthalmic Professionals™ (AAOP) is the Academy’s home for technicians, scribes and other clinical team members. Look for specific courses and sessions for the entire care team.

Fachärzte/-innen	Gebühren ab 275,00 USD Early Bird bis 05.08.2026 225,00 USD
Ärzte/-innen in Weiterbildung	Gebühren ab 100,00 USD

Please contact the organizer directly for more information.

Zertifizierung beantragt für CME Punkte bei der Sonstige
You can earn CME for participating in both the in-person and the virtual meeting.