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?

World KC Day 2017

On November 10th we honor World KC Day, a national awareness day sponsored by NKCF. This […]

New Corneal Layer Identified

In a report published in the academic journal Ophthalmology researchers revealed they’ve found a new layer […]

How the Eye Works

View VideoLearn more about keratoconus and how they eye works here.

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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

World KC Day 2017

On November 10th we honor World KC Day, a national awareness day sponsored by NKCF. This […]

New Corneal Layer Identified

In a report published in the academic journal Ophthalmology researchers revealed they’ve found a new layer […]

How the Eye Works

View VideoLearn more about keratoconus and how they eye works here.

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