FitAcademy draws on 30 years of design, manufacturing, research, and training to give emerging clinicians an edge on scleral lens fitting, assessment, and management. Our class of 2019 joined us from schools around the country, in 2020 we went virtual due to the pandemic, and in the past three years we hosted the event at the New England College of Optometry in Boston.

Cornea and contact lens residents learn about scleral lens fitting and assessment and how to manage and co-manage a range of corneal and ocular surface disorders, including dry eye disease and keratoconus. In addition to the educational component, FitAcademy’s intimate setting provides residents a unique opportunity to collaborate with fellow residents, strengthening their professional connections as they begin their careers.

Scleral lens education is vital for new clinicians, as the need for specialty lenses to treat ocular surface disease continues to grow.” — Dr. Karen G. Carrasquillo, OD, PhD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA

Here’s what participants had to say:

“I loved every minute of it. It was very applicable to the patient base that I see and reinforced what my residency mentors teach me.”​

“I learned about how to implement HOA correction more effectively as well as meaningful lens adjustments to better patients’ vision, comfort, and lens fits.”

“I learned a lot of troubleshooting tips and tricks with scleral lens fitting that I will implement. FitAcademy also reminded me how important it is to think beyond the lens.”

“I liked learning more tips for application and removal, as sometimes we rush through this in clinic, but it’s such a big part of the patient’s experience.”

“Loved learning about the role of technology in getting you closer to a fit endpoint when you know that a fit will be difficult.”

FitAcademy 2023 took place at The New England College of Optometry (NECO) September 15-17. The renowned faculty included:

Clark Chang, OD,
MSA, MSc, FAAO
Wills Eye Hospital

Daddi Fadel, DOptom,
FSLS, FBCLA, FAAO
Center for Ocular Research and Education (CORE)

John D. Gelles, OD,
IAO, FCLSA, FSLS, FBCLA
Cornea and Laser Eye Institute

Anita Gulmiri, OD, FAAO
NECO

Jennifer Liao, OD, FAAO, FSLS
NECO

Chantelle Mundy, OD,
FSLS, FFAO
The Ohio State University
College of Medicine

Dr. Karen G. Carrasquillo headshot with white coat

Karen Carrasquillo, OD,
PhD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA
BostonSight

Dr. Dan C. Brocks

Daniel C. Brocks, MD
Chief Medical Officer
BostonSight

Bita Asghari, OD,
FAAO, FSLS
BostonSight

Alan Kwok, OD,
FAAO, FSLS
BostonSight

Chirag Patel, OD, FAAO
BostonSight

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FitAcademy for Residents is by invite only, and typically via your residency director.
If you are interested in attending a future FitAcademy, please contact us.

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