Down syndrome can affect the maturing eye which can impact the proper development of vision in children and adults. More than half of people with Down syndrome experience an eye disease at some point in their lives, so caregivers and doctors should monitor their vision closely.
Although Joe had never heard of keratoconus before, after learning more about the condition, the diagnosis began to make more sense. For years he had experienced many of the symptoms, including…
If your doctor has recommended FDA-approved corneal cross-linking— the first and only FDA-approved therapeutic treatment that stiffens the cornea to slow or halt the progression of keratoconus, then you may now be eligible to receive up to $100 towards…
When it comes to a timeline of when to receive an eye exam, it’s different for everyone. According to Prevent Blindness, how frequently you should be receiving exams depends on…
Chris’ life has always revolved around baseball. But when he started to have difficulty seeing, he began looking for solutions to strikeout his vision challenges.
Here in the Living with KC community, we hope to clear up some confusion around COVID-19 and your eye health. Keep reading to learn ways to help prevent yourself from contracting the virus…
Mississippi Braves broadcaster Chris Harris overcame keratoconus to thrive in the booth. He discusses his journey living with disease, undergoing cross-linking, and life after the procedure.
During their initial appointment, the corneal specialist explained that 5-15% of people with Down syndrome also have keratoconus and recommended that Sarah consider FDA-approved corneal cross-linking…
Dione had been living in a “haze” of blurry vision since she was 18 years old. She tried a variety of contact lenses hoping they would help her to see better. However, it wasn’t until 2011, when she received an unexpected diagnosis…
As a small child, Sarah underwent unrelated eye surgery and wore glasses for years to correct her nearsightedness. With her complicated eye history, Sylvia was diligent about Sarah receiving alternating annual ophthalmologist…
