American Academy of Optometry and Industry Partners Collaborate Ahead of 2026 Annual Meeting
Published on December 11, 2025
WINTER PARK, Fla.—The American Academy of Optometry (AAO) (Academy) announced that the organization hosted a planning visit, November 17-18, with several industry partners at the Hilton Anaheim. This year’s participants included AbbVie, Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, Conexiant Vision, CooperVision, EssilorLuxottica, Jobson, Johnson & Johnson, Lenz Therapeutics, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Orasis and VSP Vision. The AAO said this visit marks a key milestone in the Academy’s strategic preparations for its upcoming annual meeting, Academy 2026 Anaheim. The primary goal of the visit was to combine efforts to create an exceptional experience for all attendees next year in Anaheim, as well as foster year-round collaboration between the Academy and its industry partners.