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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:
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.
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.
Lead Instructor:
Ariel Cerenzie, OD, FAAO, FSLS
Brooke Messer, OD, FAAO, FSLS
John Gelles, OD, FAAO, FIAO, FCLSA, FSLS, FBCLA
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!
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
Muriel Schornack, OD
Faculty
Avani Dave, OD, FAAO
Daddi Fadel, DOptom, FSLS, FBCLA, FAAO, FIACLE
Cian Gildea, BSc. (Hons)Optom, FAOI, FIACLE, FBCLA, FSLS
Jason Jedlicka, OD, FAAO
Ryan McKinnis, OD, FAAO, FSLS
Caity Morrison, OD, FAAO, FSLS
Madison Moss, OD, FAAO
Clarke Newman, OD, FAAO, FBCLA, FSLS, FNAP
Educational tracks tailored to your experience level, interactive panel conversations, and a bustling exhibit hall
Attendees with a shared passion for fitting scleral lenses
Modern accommodations and amenities at the Westin Charlotte, located in the city's vibrant Uptown district
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.
ICSC convenes preeminent educators and practitioners to discuss the most relevant clinical advances in scleral lenses.
View 2025 AgendaWe have secured a block of rooms at The Westin Charlotte over the meeting dates of June 20–21, 2025, at a discounted group meeting rate of $229/night (plus applicable taxes). This discounted hotel meeting rate of $229/night (plus applicable taxes) is available for reservations arriving within 3 days prior and leaving within 3 days after the meeting subject to availability at the time of your booking. Please note: The ICSC meeting dates are Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, 2025.
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Accommodations and reservation modifications may be made online via the link above or by calling 1-866-837-4148 and referring to the International Congress of Scleral Contacts (ICSC).
Cancellation Policy:
All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit. Individuals may cancel their reservation without penalty prior to Wednesday, May 21, 2025. All individual reservations are NON- CANCELABLE on or after May 21, 2025 (cut-off date) and any cancelation, no show or early departure on or after May 21, 2025, will result in the forfeit of the individual's advance deposit along with the remaining cost of the entire reservation which will be charged to the individual's credit card on file.
After this date, the hotel will release all remaining rooms for general sale and is no longer obligated to honor our group meeting rate. The hotel will determine if it can accept any further reservations based on a space- and rate-available basis at the group meeting rate.
ICSC is extending an exclusive offer to 10 members of YoungOD Connect to attend the 2025 ICSC meeting (“Meeting”), being held in Charlotte, North Carolina, from June 20-21, 2025.
During this 2-day conference, attendees can expect to learn about topics such as upcoming scleral technologies, side effects of scleral lens wear, solutions for fogging, toric peripheral curves, novel scleral lens uses, unknowns, marketing your practice, ocular surface disease, and much more. ICSC will feature expert speakers, a highly interactive audience of optometrists, contact lens practitioners, and ophthalmologists, as well as the opportunity to meet and interact with our many exhibitors and learn more about their products and services.
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A total of 10 support opportunities are available to US members of YoungOD Connect . This offer is limited to 10 practicing ODs who comply with the terms of this offer by posting about the meeting on social media and completing the application form. The first 10 submissions received that are in compliance with all terms and conditions of this offer will be awarded support.
Each of the 10 applicants who are awarded support will receive complimentary registration to attend the meeting, plus two nights hotel accommodations at The Westin Charlotte over the nights of the meeting, Thursday, June 19 and Friday, June 20, 2025. Your hotel accommodations will be made by ICSC at The Westin Charlotte and are nontransferable to any other hotel, nor can it be redeemed for any cash value.
To apply and qualify for a support opportunity pursuant to this limited offer, you are required to comply with and accept the following terms. Failure or refusal to comply with and accept these terms and conditions of support will result in your ineligibility for support.
The support application deadline is Friday, May 9, 2025, or until the available 10 support packages are awarded, whichever occurs first. For questions, please contact Shauna Longacre at icsc@avenuelive.com.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to seeing you this June at the ICSC meeting at The Westin Charlotte!
Regards,
The ICSC Meeting and Bryn Mawr Communications Group LLC dba Avenue Live
The ICSC meeting reserves the right to discontinue this offer at any time and without any advance notice.
For information regarding optometric continuing education (CE) available at ICSC, click here.
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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.
For questions relating to ICSC 2025, please contact icsc@avenuelive.com.
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