Originally published in NKCF Update (May 2023). While all medical procedures carry potential risk, it is up to patients, along…

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

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

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

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

Kara Williams MS, LGC is a licensed genetic counselor.  Unlike most genetic counselors who work with systemic diseases like cancer,…

Corneal crosslinking (CXL) results in stopping or slowing changes to the corneal curvature and stabilizing vision changes.  In addition to…

Dr. Brooke Messer OD, a keratoconus expert at Vance Thompson Vision in West Fargo, North Dakota lectured at the recent…

An article published this year surveyed people with keratoconus living in Saudi Arabia.  Optometrists invited their patients to complete a…