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NKCF News

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…

Self Care + Keratoconus

Coping with KC can feel like a constant uphill journey. Here is some advice from Mindy Hutchinson, MD, guest speaker…

Last Chance to help with INTACS

Last chance to help us with our INTAC Survey! Let us know if you've had experience with INTACS (Intrastromal Corneal…

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…

National Doctor’s Day 2018 Is Coming!

Each year we take in votes for the top KC doctors of the year. Is your doctor a top KC…

Crosslinking in Children & Teenagers

Now that CXL has been found to be safe and effective, can it help teenagers with KC? Two studies found…

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…

Dry Eye & KC

For keratoconus patients whose vision may not be correctable with spectacles, dry eye is an especially troubling condition.   Tears…

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…