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AAO 2026 Annual Meeting 2026

Date

Oct 9, 2026
to Oct 12, 2026

Location

New Orleans, United States
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Price

Pricing TBA
AAO 2026 is the 130th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. It is the largest gathering of ophthalmologists in the United States, drawing around 25,000 eye care professionals from across the globe for Subspecialty Days, instruction courses, scientific symposia, and a large expo spanning retina, glaucoma, cornea, cataract and refractive surgery, neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, uveitis, and oculofacial plastic surgery.

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Conference Highlights

  • •Subspecialty Days, instruction courses, scientific symposia, and a large expo across retina, glaucoma, cornea, cataract and refractive surgery, neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, uveitis, and oculofacial plastic surgery.

Target Audience

Ophthalmologists and eye surgeons, optometrists and eye care professionals, fellows and residents, researchers, and ophthalmic device and pharmaceutical professionals from industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

AAO 2026 Annual Meeting takes place on October 9 – October 12, 2026 in New Orleans, United States.

AAO 2026 Annual Meeting is held at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, United States.

AAO 2026 Annual Meeting is in the high price range. Check the official site for current ticket prices.

Ophthalmologists and eye surgeons, optometrists and eye care professionals, fellows and residents, researchers, and ophthalmic device and pharmaceutical professionals from industry.

You can register for AAO 2026 Annual Meeting through the official event website linked on this page.