Videos, Blogs, and Journeys
Videos
There are others out there who’ve been through what you may be experiencing now. The perspective of KC patients, caretakers, and doctors can help.
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Sylvia & Sarah discuss their journey to a keratoconus diagnosis – 1 of 4
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Learning about Keratoconus – 2 of 4
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Sylvia discusses Down syndrome, Keratoconus and spreading awareness – 3 of 4
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Looking towards Sarah’s future & the importance of vision – 4 of 4
BLOGS
Blogs feature the latest news, professional opinions, and tips helpful for your daily life with KC.
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Taking the Plunge: Shradha’s Journey to the Depths of the Ocean with Keratoconus
Read moreBy: Shradha I was diagnosed with keratoconus at a time in my life when I was enthusiastic about changing the world. What I ended up changing, however, were seven prescriptions and five doctors over the course of two years, before a specialist finally diagnosed my condition. These were not the only changes I was dealing […]
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What To Know About Corneal Topography – Part 1
Read moreWhether you’ve worn glasses or contacts for years or not, realizing your vision is declining can be a scary experience. For patients suspected to have keratoconus, doctors may order multiple tests with corneal topography.
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What To Know About Corneal Topography – Part 2
Read moreNow that we’ve talked about how keratoconus is diagnosed and what corneal topography is, it’s time to focus on what to expect during the testing process.
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Sports Illustrated: Golden State Warrior Steph Curry Wears Contacts to Address Eye Condition
Read moreIn April 2019, Stephen (Steph) Curry, an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors, announced that he is living with keratoconus…
Journeys
The KC community is ready for you with information from doctors, caretakers, and people living with keratoconus.
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A Father’s Perspective: Mat
Read moreIn the first grade, my son Luke began complaining of vision issues, such as blurriness and double vision. To help correct this, we brought him to an optometrist who prescribed him glasses to help him see. What my wife and I didn’t realize was that our son was living with a progressive eye disease known as keratoconus.
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Sarah’s Video Series: A Story of Keratoconus, Down Syndrome, and Treatment
Read moreDuring 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…
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My Family’s Journey with Keratoconus
Read moreGrowing up, I thought I had perfect vision. I didn’t wear glasses or contacts and my doctors never noticed anything problematic with my eyes…
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A Mother’s Perspective: Sherri
Read moreGrowing up, my son Charlie was smart, funny, and liked to play sports and spend time outdoors. However, Charlie began complaining of vision issues in his early childhood…