CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - POSTER FORMAT
AOA and WCO invite you to participate in our Poster Sessions for Optometry's Meeting® 2025!
The Poster Sessions create a national forum for clinicians, students and faculty to communicate interesting cases and unique research to their colleagues. Abstracts based on unique clinical cases featuring any and all aspects of optometric research will be reviewed and the submissions meeting the required criteria will be accepted for Poster presentation. All case reports and research must be complete and unpublished at the time of submission. Poster abstracts must be submitted electronically and be received by Feb. 14, 2025.
Poster Formats
Live/In-Person:
Provided by WCO, the accepted in-person poster submissions will be presented June 26-27, 2025, live at Optometry’s Meeting in Minneapolis, MN.
Live/Virtual:
Provided by AOA, the live/virtual poster accepted submissions will have the opportunity to present in real-time and engage in a live question/answer with our audience. Live-Virtual Posters will be presented late-afternoon/early-evening on May 29, 2025.
Pre-Recorded:
Provided by AOA, the accepted pre-recorded poster submissions will be added to the EyeLearn platform for a viewing period beginning May 23, 2025. This format will allow for increased participation and ease of viewing for interested parties. Please note that pre-recorded posters are NOT applicable toward Academy Fellowship requirements.
Top Five Posters Featured
The top five posters will be selected to participate in a live education session at Optometry's Meeting® on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. Each presenter will receive complimentary registration to Optometry’s Meeting 2025 for participating in this rapid-fire session featuring 15-20 minutes of presentation per author. The top five posters also will be featured in AOA Focus magazine and in WCO e-news.
