Oberdorfer Award in Low Vision Research
The Oberdorfer Award recognizes outstanding scientific advances in low vision research by an invited speaker at the ARVO Annual Meeting.
Funder: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Due Dates: February 2027 (recipient notified) | No application process
Funding Amounts: $1,250 honorarium, inscribed award, and special event invitations (one-time award)
Summary: Recognizes outstanding low vision research by invited speakers at the ARVO Annual Meeting.
Key Information: No open application; recipients are selected from invited speakers presenting on low vision.
Description
The Oberdorfer Award in Low Vision Research honors the legacy of Michael D. Oberdorfer, PhD, for his significant contributions to low vision research. Supported by the Lighthouse Guild through the ARVO Foundation, the award is presented annually to an invited speaker at the ARVO Annual Meeting who has made impactful advances in low vision science. The recipient delivers a lecture at the meeting and is recognized for their influential work in the field.
