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February 2024 Update Newsletter

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November 2023 Update Newsletter

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Health Literacy: Minimal Keratoconus Knowledge

Originally published in NKCF Update (February 2024) A few years ago, Update presented results of research conducted in Switzerland in 2019-2020.…

Contact Lenses after Corneal Transplant

Originally published in NKCF Update (February 2024). One mistaken belief by many with keratoconus is that a corneal transplant will…

KC and Down syndrome: More Research Needed

Originally published in NKCF Update (February 2024). Individuals born with Down syndrome (DS) face a multitude of health issues. Eye…

Higher Order Aberrations

Originally published in NKCF Update (February 2024) An HOA isn't just a Homeowner's Association When you look at a stoplight…

T-PHAM’s BIG LEAGUE impact on KC

Originally published in NKCF Update (February 2024). A huge thank you to NKCF Ambassador and MLB outfielder Tommy Pham, who pledged…

Risky Behavior: Contact Lens Care

A 2018 survey of contact lens wearers asked what coaching they received from their eye doctors concerning contact lens hygiene.…

In My Own Words: Ash Arellanes

Meet Ash Arellanes, digital content creator and advocate for individuals with keratoconus, from Waynesville, Missouri. She shares her experience with…

Is the Athens Protocol the Next Step in Keratoconus Treatment?

Originally published in NKCF Update (November 2023). Consider advances in treatment of KC over the past decade. Ten years ago,…