News August 2023 Newsletter 2 years ago Click here to read the August 2023 Newsletter In My Own Words: Denise Scott 2 years ago 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? 2 years ago 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 2 years ago 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 2 years ago 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 2 years ago National Keratoconus Foundation has named NASCAR driver Joey Gase as NKCF Ambassador! Gase, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, discovered his lifelong… May 2023 Newsletter 2 years ago Click here to read the May 2023 Newsletter. The Genetics of Keratoconus 2 years ago Kara Williams MS, LGC is a licensed genetic counselor. Unlike most genetic counselors who work with systemic diseases like cancer,… Crosslinking Improves Quality of Life for Individuals with Progressive KC 2 years ago Corneal crosslinking (CXL) results in stopping or slowing changes to the corneal curvature and stabilizing vision changes. In addition to… The Difficulty with Diagnosing Keratoconus 2 years ago Dr. Brooke Messer OD, a keratoconus expert at Vance Thompson Vision in West Fargo, North Dakota lectured at the recent… Next» « Previous