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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.
More information coming soon!
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!
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!
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
Jason Jedlicka, OD, FAAO
Faculty
Bita Asghari, OD, FAAO, FSLS
Zach Cairns, BSc Higher Cert CL
Gloria Chiu, OD, FAAO, FSLS
Brian Chou, OD, FAAO
Matthew Kauffman, OD, FAAO, FSLS
Jamie Kuzniar, OD, FAAO, FSLS
Vivian Shibayama, OD, FAAO, FSLS
Becky Su, OD, FAAO, FSLS
Aneel Suri, MSc, DipTp(IP), DipDRS, MBCLA
Vishakha Thakrar, OD, FAAO, FSLS
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.
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.
View 2024 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.
2025 scholarship details coming soon!
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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