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.

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Announcement: New Membership Applications Accepted Starting August 13th

Recent News & Announcements

6th Biennial Symposium on AMD

Join us for the 6th Biennial Symposium on AMD, taking place on September 29-30, 2023, at the Starr Center at the Schepens Eye Research Institute of Mass Eye and Ear in Boston. The conference aims to highlight the latest innovations in AMD disease research. This event...

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DRCR Retina Network

The DRCR Retina Network is planning an exciting new Phase III clinical trial to prevent visual acuity loss due to radiation retinopathy (RR). Eligible participants will be randomized to receive either repeated injections of anti-VEGF, long-active steroid, or...

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Key Dates

2024 Membership Applications Open

13-August-2023 …Details

2024 Award Nominations

21-August-2023 …Details

2024 Membership Application Deadline

29-September-2023 …Details

47th Annual Meeting – Registration Opens

11-September-2023 …Details

Abstract Submissions for 47th Annual Meeting Opens

11-September-2023 …Details

Research Grant Applications Open

02-October-2023 …Details

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: 47th Annual Meeting

SAVE THE DATE!
The 2024 47th Annual Macula Society Meeting will be in Palm Springs, California, February 7-10, 2024 at the La Quinta Resort & Club

La Quinta Hotel Booking:

https://book.passkey.com/go/MaculaSociety

Guests are able to book via the booking link or by calling our reservation team at 1-800-598-3828 and asking for The Macula Society or by SRP Code ZTMS after selecting within the contracted room nights.  Guests will be charged a deposit equaling one night’s stay.  Cancellation policy is 7 days prior to arrival for refund.

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Our Purpose

is to provide a forum for the presentation and dissemination of the most current and most advanced scientific information and research in retinal vascular and macular diseases

Our Members

Our members continue to demonstrate their exceptional achievements through cutting-edge research and leadership in major clinical trials

2023 Macula Society Officers

Daniel Martin, MD

Daniel Martin, MD

President

SriniVas R. Sadda, MD

SriniVas R. Sadda, MD

President-Elect

Julia A. Haller, MD

Julia A. Haller, MD

Secretary

Judy E. Kim, MD

Judy E. Kim, MD

Treasurer

Lawrence J. Singerman, MD

Lawrence J. Singerman, MD

Executive Secretary

Glenn J. Jaffe, MD

Glenn J. Jaffe, MD

Past President

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..

Macula Society Annual Meeting Sponsors