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The Macula Society
Founded in 1977, the Macula Society is a forum for new research in retinal vascular and macular diseases. Membership is by application, with acceptance criteria including extensive contribution to retinal literature. The Macula Society recognizes outstanding achievement by its members and others through awards and lectures, and holds an annual meeting open to members, their guests, co-authors, and supporting company representatives.
Countdown to the 49th Annual Meeting
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Key Dates
2025 Awards Nominations
Opens August 1st, 2024
2025 Gragoudas Award (Only) Nominations
Opens July 1st, 2024
2025 New Membership Applications
Opens August 1st, 2024
48th Annual Meeting – Registration
Opens September 9th, 2024
48th Annual Meeting – Abstract Submissions
Opens September 9th, 2024
Closes October 18th, 2024
48th Annual Meeting – Corporate Support Opportunities
Opens August 1st, 2024
48th Annual Meeting – Early Bird Registration Ends
Ends November 11th, 2024
2025 Member Dues Payments
Opens November 1st, 2024
48th Annual Meeting – Second Early Bird Registration Ends
Ends January 16th, 2025
2025 Research Grant Applications
Opens July 1st, 2024
News & Announcements
About The Macula Society
The Macula Society was founded in 1977 when Dr. Lawrence J. Singerman recognized the need for a forum to present and critique the rapidly expanding new research in retinal vascular and macular disease. He invited a few dozen leaders in these areas to the first meeting. He persuaded his mentor, Dr. Arnall Patz, to be the first president. He planned the meeting in Key Biscayne, Florida, to facilitate the presence of Dr. J. Donald Gass, who opened the first session and moderated the last session of the meeting. Dr. Gass also became the second president of the Society. At the first meeting, committee chairmen were nominated and elected by the attendees.
Upcoming: 49th Annual Meeting
SAVE THE DATE!
The 2026 49th Annual Macula Society Meeting will be at the Del Coronado in San Diego, California, February 25-28, 2026.
Member discount codes will be posted here in mid September.
Registration opens September 9th, 2025
Sponsor Packets are available starting August 1st, 2025
Macula Society Endowment Fund
The Macula Society Educational Endowment provides a revenue stream to fund various educational initiatives in perpetuity, independent of year-to-year fluctuations in corporate support and other society income sources.
The Macula Society Research Grant (MSRG) Program
The purpose of the MSRG program is to provide funding for clinically relevant research in macular or retinal vascular diseases. Pilot projects with the potential to obtain additional external funding and projects coordinating the efforts of the general membership are preferred. Projects that already receive or are expected to receive $50,000 or more from other sources are not eligible for the Macula Society Research Grant Program.
International Committee
The International Committee of the Macula Society encourages collaboration, networking and exchange between US and international members of the Society. We encourage all qualified retinal specialists internationally to join the Macula Society..
2025 Officers
Julia A. Haller, MD
President
Judy E. Kim, MD
President-Elect
Richard F. Spaide, MD
Secretary
Mary Elizabeth R Hartnett, MD
Treasurer
Lawrence J. Singerman, MD
Executive Secretary, Founder
Thank You Sponsors!
Macula Society 48th Annual Meeting
