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?

March 2025 Newsletter

Click here: NKCF March 2025 Newsletter

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 […]

Support Opportunities

National Keratoconus Foundation is always looking for industry partners to help us continue to educate, support and advocate for the keratoconus community. If you are interested in supporting us, please email us at info@nkcf.org

March 2025 Newsletter

Click here: NKCF March 2025 Newsletter

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 […]

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