Who We Are
The National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF) is an outreach program of Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at UC Irvine School of Medicine. We are dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of keratoconus (KC), and aim to provide information to individuals with KC. We cannot provide financial assistance to patients. Please browse our website to find out more about KC.
About Us
The National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF) is an outreach program of the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, UC Irvine.
We are dedicated to increasing the awareness and understanding of keratoconus (KC) and provide the latest information to individuals with KC.
Please browse our website to find out more about KC.
What is Keratoconus?
Comfort and Fogging: Does Scleral Lens Size Matter?
If you wear mini-scleral lenses for keratoconus, you may have experienced issues like midday fogging (cloudy […]
Could Snoring Be a Risk Factor for Keratoconus? A New Study Says Yes
A new study suggests that snoring may increase the risk of developing keratoconus (KCN). Researchers used […]
Clinical Trial Spotlight: Epion Therapeutics
Epion Therapeutics is conducting Phase 3 clinical trials for an investigational treatment called EpiSmart™. This minimally […]
