Duke Eye Center faculty and trainees participated in the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), held March 18–22, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts, contributing to the meeting through papers, workshops, and posters presentations spanning pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, neuro‑ophthalmology, and retinopathy of prematurity.
A highlight of the meeting was Edward Buckley, MD, who received the AAPOS Outstanding Mentor/Educator Award, recognizing his exceptional dedication to education, mentorship, and leadership in pediatric ophthalmology. This prestigious honor reflects Dr. Buckley’s longstanding impact on trainees and colleagues across the field.
Duke faculty also led and participated in multiple educational workshops, including sessions on pediatric glaucoma, leadership in pediatric ophthalmology, optic neuropathies, strabismus, technology in practice, and research mentorship. Scholarly contributions included oral papers and poster presentations addressing innovations in automated perimetry, retinopathy of prematurity treatment and screening, congenital glaucoma, and the diagnosis of visual impairment in children with neurologic injury.
Through these diverse presentations and recognitions, Duke Eye Center faculty showcased their continued commitment to advancing clinical care, research, and education in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.