NKCF News Common KC Mistakes to Avoid 3 years ago Originally published in NKCF Update (March 2020) There are many misunderstandings surrounding managing keratoconus. Many individuals with KC fall into… Acute Corneal Hydrops: A serious complication of KC 3 years ago Originally published in NKCF Update (August 2020). Acute corneal hydrops happens in less than 3% of all individuals with keratoconus… New Scleral Lens Product 3 years ago Originally published in NKCF Update (March 2020) Contamac, one of the world’s leading contact lens companies, has launched Nutrifill, a… Cataract Surgery & Keratoconus 3 years ago Originally published in NKCF Update (May 2020). For most people, cataracts are a natural part of the aging process. More… CXL Redo: Retreatment After Crosslinking 3 years ago Originally published in NKCF Update (May 2020) Two recent articles published in the journal Cornea called attention to an infrequent… A Caution About Eyelash Extensions 3 years ago Originally published in NKCF Update (May 2020) Eyelash extensions have become an increasingly popular cosmetic trend. They appear more natural… Using Genetics to Predict KC 3 years ago Originally published in NKCF Update (March 2020) The role of genetics has been of interest among researchers and physicians as… Keratoconus Around the World: Athens Protocol 3 years ago Keratoconus Around the World: Athens Protocol Corneal crosslinking (CXL) has become the gold standard for halting progression of keratoconus. The… Heart Condition Associated with KC 3 years ago Forty years ago, the first article was published reporting that individuals with keratoconus (KC) appeared to have a higher-than-average incidence… Walking in Sunshine 3 years ago During early clinical trials for cornea crosslinking (CXL), ophthalmologist Dr. John Jarstand MD of Evergreen Eye Center in Washington met a… Next» « Previous