International Congress of Scleral Contacts (ICSC) 2023

July 28-29, 2023 Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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 15 countries to tackle the most perplexing challenges and broach emerging scleral lens trends. New this year, ICSC will offer two tracks tailored to experience level―Foundations and Masters. 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 and much more.
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Education that fits your experience level

ICSC was founded to help experienced scleral lens practitioners hone their skills, but we recognize that those wishing to get started need a firm foundation. Starting this year, ICSC will include 4 hours of simultaneous tracks tailored to experience level.

Foundations Track

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

More information coming soon!

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Lead Instructor:

Brooke Messer, OD, FAAO, FSLS

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:

Thomas P. Arnold, OD, FSLS and Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA

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Program Chairs

Thomas P. Arnold, OD, FSLS headshot

Thomas P. Arnold, OD, FSLS

Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA headshot

Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA

Faculty

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

Keynotes

Javier Rojas-Viñuelas, OD headshot

Javier Rojas-Viñuelas, OD

Minh Anh Tran, OD headshot

Minh Anh Tran, OD

Faculty

 Greg DeNaeyer, OD, FAAO headshot

Greg DeNaeyer, OD, FAAO

Jason Jedlicka, OD, FAAO headshot

Jason Jedlicka, OD, FAAO

Brooke Messer, OD, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Brooke Messer, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Sheila Morrison OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Sheila Morrison OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS

Cherie Nau, OD headshot

Cherie Nau, OD

Adam Ramsey, OD headshot

Adam Ramsey, OD

 Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS

 Nathan Schramm, OD, CNS, FSLS headshot

Nathan Schramm, OD, CNS, FSLS

Organizing Committee

Karen Carrasquillo, OD, PhD, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Karen Carrasquillo, OD, PhD, FAAO, FSLS

Daddi Fadel, Dip Optom, FSLS headshot

Daddi Fadel, Dip Optom, FSLS

Patricia Flores, OD, MSc, PhD, FSLS headshot

Patricia Flores, OD, MSc, PhD, FSLS

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

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

Elise Kramer, OD, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Elise Kramer, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Langis Michaud, OD, MSc, FAAO (Dipl), FSLS headshot

Langis Michaud, OD, MSc, FAAO (Dipl), FSLS

Andrew S. Morgenstern, OD, FAAO headshot

Andrew S. Morgenstern, OD, FAAO

Muriel Schornack, OD, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Muriel Schornack, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Christine Sindt, OD, FAAO, FSLS headshot

Christine Sindt, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Registration

What's Included in the registration fee?
What 2022 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

Agenda

The International Congress of Scleral Contacts (ICSC) convenes preeminent educators and practitioners to discuss the most relevant clinical advances in scleral lenses. This year, ICSC will include 4 hours of simultaneous tracks tailored to experience level.

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Hotel

We have secured a block of rooms at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort over the meeting dates of July 28-29, 2023 at our discounted group meeting rate of $269/night (plus applicable taxes and resort fee). This discounted hotel meeting rate of $269/night (plus applicable taxes and resort fee) 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, July 28 – Saturday, July 29, 2023.

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Accommodations and reservation modifications may be made online via the link above. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Your reservation must be received by Monday, June 26, 2023. After this date, the hotel will release all remaining rooms at that time 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.

All reservations are non-cancelable on and after June 26, 2023 and any cancellation, no show or early departure on or after June 26, 2023 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. Shortening of stay, including early departure and no-show, after June 26, 2023 is also considered cancellation and attendee will be charged at the total cost related to those room nights unused (Early Departure Fee).

Scholarship

The International Congress of Scleral Contacts (ICSC) is extending an exclusive offer to ten (10) members of YoungOD Connect to attend the 2023 ICSC meeting (“Meeting”), being held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from July 28-29, 2023.

During this two-day conference, attendees can expect to learn about topics such as upcoming scleral technologies, side effects of sclerals, solutions for fogging, toric peripheral curves, novel scleral uses, unknowns, marketing your practice, ocular surface disease and much more. ICSC will feature expert speakers, a very interactive audience of optometrists, contact lens practitioners, and ophthalmologists. In addition, there will be vendor supported workshops that will offer the opportunity to gain fitting tips and the chance to evaluate various products and designs as well as the opportunity to meet and interact with our many vendor/exhibitors and learn more about their products and services.

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 an impactful 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 2023, please contact Shauna Longacre at slongacre@avenuelive.com.

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1008 Upper Gulph Rd., Suite 300

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