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Families with KC: Multiple Generations

Who to See for KC?

Who should you see for your KC? An ophthalmologist? Optometrist? Both? NKCF does not recommend one type of eye doctor over…

CXL Coverage Update!

Now, 32 national and regional health plans in the U.S. are covering FDA approved cross-linking. Avedro has made it more…

NEW Keratoconus Patient Guide has ARRIVED!

The NEW NKCF Keratoconus Patient Guide has FINALLY arrived! This 22-page, full-color brochure replaces the “What is Keratoconus?” 6th edition…

3 tips to Better Fit Keratocones with Sclerals

Scleral lenses have helped many patients with keratoconus although it may take some time to get accustomed to these new…

Corneal Transplants & Keratoconus Re-Emergence

Does a corneal transplant always stop the progression of keratoconus? No, not always. In a very, very small number of…

How many people have keratoconus?

For many years, it's been long stated that keratoconus occurs in one person in every 2,000. In an article published in…

NKCF Family Symposium Program Schedule

Check out the great sessions and workshops scheduled for our Keratoconus Family Symposium on Saturday, Feb. 10th! Download program: Keratoconus…

2018 Keratoconus Family Symposium

Join us for a day of learning and sharing! The goal of this day-long symposium is to offer relevant information…

Do You Remember the First Time?

Do you remember when you were first diagnosed with KC? What was the most useful tip you received? ⇒ Tell…