Kreissig Award for Excellence in Retinal Surgery
The Kreissig Award recognizes innovative research advancing surgical techniques and outcomes in retinal disease, supporting projects that improve understanding and patient care in retinal surgery.
Funder: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Due Dates: October 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $30,000 honorarium (one-time award)
Summary: Recognizes innovative research advancing scientific understanding and surgical approaches to retinal diseases and their outcomes.
Description
The award honors innovative and enterprising investigators who advance the scientific understanding of retinal surgery, with a focus on minimal surgical approaches, novel surgical techniques, and functional outcomes of newly developed retinal surgeries. Established by Ingrid Kreissig, MD, through the ARVO Foundation, the award seeks to promote research that optimizes patient outcomes following retinal surgery. It is named after Dr. Kreissig, a renowned retina specialist and pioneer in ophthalmology.
