Thank you to the amazing team and faculty — and thank you, UC Berkeley, for having us! Proud to support the next generation of scleral lens experts. A huge thanks to the sponsors and industry reps who supported this awesome event! Oculus Inc, Bausch + Lomb Specialty Vision Products, CooperVision Specialty EyeCare, and Visionary […]
The Scleral Lens Education Society was pleased to honor our Fellow of the Year, Dr. Stephanie Woo at our annual reception held at the Global Specialty Lens Symposium. Dr. Woo is the owner of the Contact Lens Institute of Nevada and a Past President of the Scleral Lens Education Society. She also founded Woo University, […]
The Scleral Lens Education Society’s Annual Executive Board meeting was held at the 2025 Global Specialty Lens Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada. This meeting marks the official transition of officer positions within the Executive Board. Looking forward to a great year!
2023 Scleral Lens Research Update Wednesday, December 6, 2023 8:30pm – 9:30pm Eastern Time Stephen Vincent, PhD QUT, BAppSc(Optom)(Hons) QUT, GradCert(OcTher) QUT, GradCert(AcadPrac) QUT, FAAO, FACO, FBCLA, FHEA Mariel Schornack, OD Maria Walker, OD, PhD, FAAO Pending COPE Accreditation REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3016981653397/WN_gFNvpii9S_-EMp21eWN9zA#/registration
Reducing lens suction: How SmartChannels® can improve fit, wear time, and long-term ocular health October 24, 2023 8 – 9 p.m. Eastern Time SmartChannels are different from microvaults and can provide a multitude of scleral lens benefits, including minimizing lens suction to improve comfort and wear time. In this one-hour webinar, Gloria Chiu, OD, FAAO, […]
To Surgery or to Scleral? Wednesday, November 8, 2023 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Presenter: Stephanie Tran, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7516971400889/WN_0pxb2AfQTg-ZiiY57NmEGw#/registration
Scleral Lens Management of the Keratoconus Patient Wednesday, October 18, 2023 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm The primary indication for scleral lenses is keratoconus. A properly fit scleral lens can substantially improve a keratoconus patient’s visual acuity with a lens that is stable and comfortable to wear. This lecture will discuss specific scleral lens fitting […]
Mastering Scleral Lens Fitting: Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting for Streamlined Results September 13, 2023 – 8:30pm-9:30pm Course Description: This course aims to provide optometrists who are experienced in fitting scleral lenses with advanced techniques to improve efficiency, reduce chair time, and minimize remakes. The course will cover various aspects of scleral fitting, troubleshooting common issues, and […]
International Congress of Scleral Contacts 2023 Friday, July 28th – Saturday, July 29th, Fort 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 […]
Under the Scleral: Corneal Complications of Scleral Lens Wear Wednesday, August 2, 2023 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm(Eastern Time) Speaker: Dr Trevor Fosso OD, FSLS, FAAO The clinical applications and use of scleral lenses has grown significantly over the past decade and as more practitioners are utilizing scleral lenses for their patients, we are encountering […]