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What is Surfer’s Eye?

Conditions that can result from sand and sea. Originally published in NKCF Update (February 2022). You don’t need to be…

Credit Card Solutions for Costly Eye Care

Originally published in NKCF Update (December 2021). Keratoconus requires a lifelong obligation to vision care.  While the cost of medical…

Exploring KC and Depression

Originally published in NKCF Update (December 2021). In the past year, two international studies concluded that individuals with keratoconus suffer…

Eye Banks in the Time of COVID

Originally published in NKCF Update (December 2021) What happens during a pandemic? The Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) is…

CAIRS: A new take on corneal inserts

Originally published in NKCF Update (February 2022). Intacs (intrastromal ring segments) are used by surgeons to change the shape of…

Pregnancy & Keratoconus

Originally published in NKCF Update (February 2022). Reviewing the medical literature for the past 30+ years, you’ll find a handful…

February 2022 Update Newsletter

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December 2021 Update Newsletter

Click here to read the December 2021 NKCF Newsletter

Research Continues on Eyedrop Therapy

Originally published in NKCF Update (December 2020). Three years ago, Update ran a story about a Salt Lake City start-up…

Common KC Mistakes to Avoid

Originally published in NKCF Update (March 2020) There are many misunderstandings surrounding managing keratoconus.  Many individuals with KC fall into…