The 2024 SECO (Southern Educational Congress of Optometry) was successfully held in Atlanta, USA, from March 1 to 2, 2024. As one of the most influential academic optometry events in North America, SECO attracted participants from around the globe, including ophthalmologists, optometrists, optometry scholars, industry experts, and corporate representatives. Under the theme "Innovation, Collaboration, and Patient Care," the congress spotlighted the latest research advancements, clinical technologies, and industry trends in the field of optometry and vision care.