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Keratoconus & Mental Wellness

Originally published in NKCF Update (November 2023). The Save Sight Institute in Sydney, Australia, reviewed 31 articles published in the…

German Study Provides Insight to Prevalence

Originally published in August 2023 Update The Gutenberg Health Study (GHS) is a long-term, population-based investigation following more than 12,000…

Making the Case for Screening Adolescents with Down syndrome

Originally published in the November 2023 NKCF Update. Recent articles make a strong case for evaluating adolescents with Trisomy 21…

In My Own Words: Aiyanna Beltran

Meet Aiyanna Beltran, a college student living with keratoconus. She shares her diagnosis story and encouragement for other people living…

August 2023 Update Newsletter

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In My Own Words: Denise Scott

Originally published in NKCF Update (May 2023) Meet Denise Scott who lives outside Washington DC. She shares her keratoconus journey with Update…

How Long Does CXL Last?

Originally published in NKCF Update (March 2023). One frequent question from individuals considering corneal crosslinking (CXL) is “How long does it…

KC and Middle-Age

Keratoconus is most often diagnosed during the teens or early adult years.  Crosslinking (CXL) is the recommended treatment to slow…

A Deeper Dive into Eye Rubbing

Originally published in May 2023 NKCF Update Doctors who diagnose and treat keratoconus spend part of each visit reminding patients…

NKCF Introduces Ambassador Joey Gase

National Keratoconus Foundation has named NASCAR driver Joey Gase as NKCF Ambassador!  Gase, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, discovered his lifelong…