Each year, National Keratoconus Foundation recognizes one optometrist and one ophthalmologist whose work has made an extraordinary impact on the keratoconus community through the NKCF Keratoconus Doctor of the Year Award.

These honors celebrate clinicians who go beyond routine care to truly change lives. Selected based on heartfelt nominations from patients, families, colleagues, and peers, recipients are recognized for their dedication to individuals living with keratoconus through clinical excellence, compassionate patient care, education, advocacy, research, and leadership within the field.

For many patients, the right doctor can make all the difference — not only in preserving vision, but also in restoring confidence, hope, and quality of life. NKCF created this award to shine a light on the clinicians who consistently make that difference every day. Whether you are a patient who wants to honor a doctor who has gone above and beyond, a caregiver who has witnessed exceptional compassion, or a fellow clinician who wants to recognize a keratoconus trailblazer, NKCF invites you to submit a nomination for the 2026 Keratoconus Doctor of the Year Award.

Nomination Form:  2026 Keratoconus Doctor of the Year Nomination Form

Help NKCF recognize the clinicians who continue to elevate keratoconus care and improve the lives of patients around the world.