Audience members at a VBS event

2027 Annual Meeting

15th Annual Vit-Buckle Society Meeting
April 1-3, 2027 | Miami, FL
Abstract Submission Deadline: October 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM PDT

We are excited to host the 15th Annual Vit-Buckle Society Meeting for all members of the retina community at the Fontainebleu Miami Beach in April 2027. The Annual Meeting will be here before you know it!

Meeting Information and Abstract Submission

Abstract Submissions are open:

  • Scientific Study on Surgical Topic (standard abstract required – Title, Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion, 350 word maximum)
  • My Craziest Surgical Case (Title, 250 word summary, and 2 minutes (or less) video required)
  • Surgical Complication (Title, 250 word summary, and 2 minutes (or less) video required)

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

Meeting Registration

Registration and event details will be available in the fall of 2026. 

Fellows Foray

Fellows Foray takes place the day before the VBS Annual Meeting. All fellows and VBS members are invited to attend this surgically-focused educational event. 

FELLOWS FORAY SUBMISSION

FOstering Careers for Upcoming Stars (FOCUS)

The Vit-Buckle Society is committed to supporting access to care in the field of surgical retina. VBS is excited to bring back the FOCUS Program to increase the pipeline of people focused on patients who are underserved in medicine.

FOCUS APPLICATION

Upcoming Events

The League of Extraordinary Retina Trainees
Live Webinar: September 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST

Calling all medical students, residents, retina fellows, and research fellows! Vit-Buckle Society is excited to launch its First Annual Trainee Research Symposium, “The League of Extraordinary Retina Trainees.” Retina trainees and attendings will share their work with the VBS community and contribute to advancing the field of vitreoretinal surgery.


Webinar Registration

Vit-Buckle Society Early Career Retina Research Grant Program
Application Deadline: 12/1/26 at 11:59PM EST

The Vit-Buckle Society Retina Surgery Research Grant Program is dedicated to advancing
vitreoretinal surgery through the support of innovative research, fostering the next generation of
surgical investigators, and promoting discoveries that improve vision and quality of life for
patients with retinal diseases.

Applicants must be:

  • Practicing retina specialists within 10 years of completion of their surgical retina fellowship
  • Be affiliated with an accredited academic institution, hospital, or practice
  • Be eligible to conduct research under the policies of their institution/practice

Grant Information and Application

Past Events & Meetings

14th Annual Vit-Buckle Society Meeting
April 9-11, 2026 | Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, NV

The goal of the Vit-Buckle Society annual meeting is to create an intimate, interactive, discussion-oriented atmosphere aimed at nurturing innovative surgical and medical therapeutic approaches and technologies in order to foster best practices for the management of retinal pathologies.

VIEW AGENDA AND CME

13th Annual Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting
March 20-22, 2025  |  J.W. Marriott in Austin, TX

The 13th Annual Vit-Buckle Society (VBS) Annual Meeting concluded March 2025. We are grateful for the support of Industry Sponsors, VBS members, Fellows, Residents and Students who attended.

12th Annual Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting
April 4-6, 2024  |  Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, FL

The 12th Annual Vit-Buckle Society (VBS) Annual Meeting took place in April 2024 at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, FL. We are thankful for the support of our guest speakers, VBS members, FOCUS program participants, fellows/residents, and industry representatives that have come together to make a successful and educational event.