Dr. Rajesh Rao discusses the risk factors for epiretinal membrane formation in patients with diabetes mellitus with Dr. Shinji Kakihara, first author of the Ophthalmology Science article, “Epiretinal Membrane Is Associated with Diabetic Retinopathy Severity and Cumulative Anti-VEGF Injections.”

Epiretinal Membrane Is Associated with Diabetic Retinopathy Severity and Cumulative Anti-VEGF Injections. Kakihara, Shinji et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 5, Issue 3.

If you are unable to travel to AAO 2025, you can still enjoy the unparalleled program by registering for AAO 2025 Virtual. Get access to the annual meeting course and sessions recorded in Orlando, on-demand-only content specifically for the online platform, videos and posters, and CME credits. Learn more and register at aao.org/RegNow.

Ophthalmology journal events at AAO 2025:

·        Peer Review Masterclass: A Practical Workshop for Journal Authors and Reviewers: Become a peer reviewer for the Academy's Ophthalmology journal, the leading journal in the field, and its companion journals, Ophthalmology Retina, Ophthalmology Glaucoma, and Ophthalmology Science. Dr. Emily Schehlein and Dr. Aaki Shukla, highly experienced reviewers and authors for various journals, will lead this free interactive workshop. Sponsored by Elsevier.

·        The Year in Literature: Editor’s Choice Highlights From the Ophthalmology Journal Family: Join Ophthalmology’s Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Russell Van Gelder, as he presents the top Ophthalmology articles on Sunday October 19 at 9:45am. Search “SYM31” in the Mobile Meeting Guide for more information.

·        Meet the Editor: Join us for an intimate conversation with Ophthalmology Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Russ Van Gelder, during the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. This special meet and greet offers ophthalmologists, residents, and researchers a unique chance to connect directly with one of our field's most influential editorial voices. Sunday, October 19, 3:30-4:30 pm, Academy Hub at the exhibit hall.