Hundreds of ophthalmologists gather in Washington, D.C., for Mid-Year Forum 2026, April 15-18. Follow our ongoing coverage here.
Hundreds of Academy members are in Washington, D.C., for Mid-Year Forum 2026, meeting with members of Congress and discussing pressing legislative issues. See what they're saying.
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