International Congress of Scleral Contacts (ICSC) 2025

June 20–21, 2025 Charlotte, NC

The perfect fit for scleral lens education.

The International Congress of Scleral Contacts (ICSC) offers interactive panel discussions, hands-on learning, and the opportunity to network with peers and industry. This 2-day meeting convenes preeminent educators from more than 19 countries to tackle the most perplexing challenges and broach emerging scleral lens trends. ICSC will offer two tracks tailored to experience level: Masters and Foundations. At ICSC you will learn about:

  • Upcoming scleral lens technologies
  • Solutions for fogging
  • Novel scleral lens uses
  • Corneal cross-linking
  • Scleral lens complications
  • Customized lens options
  • Marketing your practice
  • Ocular surface disease
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Education that fits your experience level

ICSC was founded to help experienced scleral lens fitters hone their skills, but not wanting to exclude those interested with little to no scleral knowledge, ICSC now includes simultaneous tracks tailored to experience level.

Masters Track

Advanced information for experienced practitioners wishing to refine and expand their scleral lens knowledge.

More information coming soon!

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Lead Instructors:

Brooke Messer, OD, FAAO, FSLS, and John Gelles, OD, FAAO, FIAO, FCLSA, FSLS, FBCLA

Foundations Track

Geared to practitioners in the early stages of scleral lens fitting.

More information coming soon!

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Lead Instructor:

Ariel Cerenzie, OD, FAAO, FSLS

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Program Chairs

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Brooke Messer, OD, FAAO, FSLS

John Gelles, OD, FAAO, FIAO, FCLSA, FSLS, FBCLA headshot

John Gelles, OD, FAAO, FIAO, FCLSA, FSLS, FBCLA

Ariel Cerenzie, OD, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Ariel Cerenzie, OD, FAAO, FSLS

We extend a sincere thank you to Thomas Arnold, OD, FSLS, and Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, for their invaluable contributions as program chairs of the International Congress of Scleral Contacts meeting. Their leadership, expertise, and support of the meeting has allowed for continued growth and an increased incorporation of scleral lenses into clinical practice. Thank you, Drs. Arnold and Barnett!

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2024 Faculty

2025 faculty to be announced!

ICSC will feature top-notch speakers, a highly interactive audience of optometrists, Scleral Lens Education Society fellows, and ophthalmologists. With a faculty at the forefront of innovation, rest assured that you'll learn the latest in clinical advances and solutions for the most perplexing scenarios.

Keynote

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Jason Jedlicka, OD, FAAO

Faculty

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Bita Asghari, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Zach Cairns, BSc Higher Cert CL headshot

Zach Cairns, BSc Higher Cert CL

Gloria Chiu, OD, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Gloria Chiu, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Brian Chou, OD, FAAO headshot

Brian Chou, OD, FAAO

Matthew Kauffman, OD, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Matthew Kauffman, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Jamie Kuzniar, OD, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Jamie Kuzniar, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Vivian Shibayama, OD, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Vivian Shibayama, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Becky Su, OD, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Becky Su, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Aneel Suri, MSc, DipTp(IP), DipDRS, MBCLA headshot

Aneel Suri, MSc, DipTp(IP), DipDRS, MBCLA

Vishakha Thakrar, OD, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Vishakha Thakrar, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Registration - Opening Soon!

What's Included in the registration fee?

What to expect at ICSC

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Educational tracks tailored to your experience level, interactive panel conversations, and a bustling exhibit hall

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Attendees with a shared passion for fitting scleral lenses

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Modern accommodations and amenities at the Westin Charlotte, located in the city's vibrant Uptown district

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FAQs

How many hours of CE will be offered?

For information regarding optometric continuing education (CE) available at ICSC, click here.

What's the dress code?

We recommend business casual attire. Meeting spaces tend to be chilly, so don’t forget a jacket or a sweater!

Are there discounts for optometric students?

Yes! There is a significantly discounted registration rate available to students. Our scholarship program will also be coming back by popular demand. Stay tuned for details.

What ICSC Attendees had to say…
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First conference as an OD. Excited and humbled to join the ranks of fellow scleral lens practicioners to bring this amazing technology to more patients.

@sharonchiu_95

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ICSC 2022! This conference was so amazing! The knowledge gained on scleral lenses is unmatched…Looking forward to next year!

@drjazzoptometry

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I met some genuinely cool #optometrists from other states this weekend! Spending today writing my roadmap to include the robust education and practice management nuggets presented.

Lachionte Culpepper

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Wonderful conference for new and experienced scleral practitioners alike! Looking forward to next time for sure.

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Survey Stat: 90% of 2022 attendees said they planned to return next year

2024 Agenda

2025 agenda details coming soon!

ICSC convenes preeminent educators and practitioners to discuss the most relevant clinical advances in scleral lenses. In 2024, ICSC included nearly 5 hours of simultaneous tracks tailored to experience level.

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Hotel

2025 hotel information coming soon!

Scholarship

2025 scholarship details coming soon!

COPE Information

For information regarding optometric continuing education (CE) available at ICSC, click here.

Evolve is a COPE-accredited administrator.

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Sponsors

We are passionate about providing a meaningful and memorable educational experience, and appreciate the support from corporate sponsors that make ICSC possible. Take a look at the companies attending ICSC or request exhibitor information here.

Contact Us

For questions relating to ICSC 2025, please contact icsc@avenuelive.com.

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