The International Forum for Scleral Lens Research
The International Forum for Scleral Lens Research (IFSLR) is an annual meeting dedicated to disseminating research regarding scleral lenses, featuring lively discussions between expert scleral lens researchers and clinicians. This pre-conference forum invites researchers to present scleral lens specific research and facilitates discussion among presenters and attendees, increasing our understanding of scleral lenses and enhancing clinical care.
Attendees can register for IFSLR only or both IFSLR and GSLS.
Date: January 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Paris Las Vegas
Rate: $150 for Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Contact Lens Fitters / $300 for Industry
Preliminary IFSLR Agenda 2026
| 10:00am - 10:30am | Coffee and registration |
| 10:30am - 11:45am | Session 1: Global Impact and Fitting Trends of Scleral Lenses Moderated By: Jan Bergmanson, OD, PhD, DSc Topics include SL Fitting in the US and the rest of the world, trends in SL prescription and management, and SL fitting consensus from the literature. |
| 11:45am | Lunch break |
| 12:15pm - 1:15pm | Session 2: Research on the Scleral Lens Impact on Health and Disease
Moderated By: Eef van der Worp, Optom, PhD Topics include SL use in the management of Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid, SL outcomes with Losartan, and the incidence of adverse events with SL wearers in the US. |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Session 3: Hot topic: Integrating HOA research into Clinical Care
Moderated By: Jason Marsack, PhD Topics include industry and clinical perspectives on the integration of HOA SL research into clinical care, and will discuss standardized terminology, defining criteria for success, and methods for identifying and overcoming clinical barriers. |
*GSLS registration opens at 2pm and workshops are from 3-5pm.
Questions?
For additional information IFSLRResearch@gmail.com or Maria Walker at mkwalker@central.uh.edu.