International Congress of Scleral Contacts (ICSC)

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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 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.

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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.

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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

2025 Faculty

ICSC features top-notch speakers, a highly interactive audience of optometrists and Scleral Lens Education Society fellows. 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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Muriel Schornack, OD

Faculty

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Avani Dave, OD, FAAO

Daddi Fadel, DOptom, FSLS, FBCLA, FAAO, FIACLE headshot

Daddi Fadel, DOptom, FSLS, FBCLA, FAAO, FIACLE

Cian Gildea, BSc. (Hons)Optom, FAOI, FIACLE, FBCLA, FSLS headshot

Cian Gildea, BSc. (Hons)Optom, FAOI, FIACLE, FBCLA, FSLS

Jason Jedlicka, OD, FAAO headshot

Jason Jedlicka, OD, FAAO

Jamie Kuzniar, OD, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Jamie Kuzniar, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Ryan McKinnis, OD, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Ryan McKinnis, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Caity Morrison, OD, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Caity Morrison, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Madison Moss, OD, FAAO headshot

Madison Moss, OD, FAAO

Clarke Newman, OD, FAAO, FBCLA, FSLS, FNAP headshot

Clarke Newman, OD, FAAO, FBCLA, FSLS, FNAP

Nathan Schramm, OD, FSLS, FBCLA headshot

Nathan Schramm, OD, FSLS, FBCLA

Registration

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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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 2025 ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY...
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This meeting is always one of my favorites for practical knowledge you can take back to your patients to improve your fits.

@dr.jamiekuzniar

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The speakers were very engaging and covered a broad number of topics and hit home a good amount of topics. I am looking forward to attending another meeting!

ICSC Survey Respondent

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This year, our team was fortunate enough to attend ICSC. This is a wonderful meeting that brings together all the trailblazers and leaders within the scleral lens world.

@raleighcontactlens

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Well done to the organizers of this meeting for bringing us scleral lens practitioners together for such a practical and well-thought out agenda. Already looking forward to next year’s meeting!

@drseifeyes

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This conference is unique in its intimacy; the smaller format allows for presentations to naturally evolve into open discussions ... Attendees could ask questions at any point during the presentations, creating a dynamic and collaborative environment.

@daddifadel

2025 Agenda

ICSC convenes preeminent educators and practitioners to discuss the most relevant clinical advances in scleral lenses.

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Scholarship

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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, please contact icsc@avenuelive.com.

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125 East Elm Street, Suite 400

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