Three residents were honored for their leadership, education and research, and patient care contributions in ophthalmology, optometry, and retina.

Clark Chang, OD, MSA, MSc, FAAO, discussed his presentation at AAOpt 2026 titled "A New Era in Corneal Surgery for Keratoconus."

Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO, discusses the relationship between poor sleep, depression, anxiety, and dry eye.

Coats explains how neurotrophic keratitis, Demodex blepharitis, cosmetic habits, and mucus fishing complicate dry eye disease.

The company reported that Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day and Oasys 1-Day outperformed the other 5 daily disposable lenses evaluated in a recent study, among other Johnson & Johnson data highlights at AAOpt 2026.

American Academy of Optometry President Jeffrey Walline, OD, PhD, recommends attendees take advantage of the diverse array of educational and networking opportunities the conference offers.

To kick off Perimenopause and Menopause Awareness Month, Meredith Bishop, OD, MS, FAAO, gives an overview of her poster "Perceptions of Linking Presbyopia with Perimenopause: A Survey of US Female Eye Care Professionals."

Michael Cymbor, OD, FAAO, gives an overview of a rapid fire lecture he gave in collaboration with Andrew Rixon OD, FAAO; Austin Lifferth, OD, FAAO; and Derek MacDonald, OD, FAAO, at AAOpt 2026.