There are several keratoconus community forums and message boards online that we encourage you to participate in to better understand keratoconus, FDA-approved cross-linking and other treatment options. These are the most common places that patients go to seek out information about their diagnosis and build relationships with members of the keratoconus community.
We encourage you to join these groups and participate in the conversation.
Following is a list of resources we have assembled for current or prospective patients and their families. If you have a specific medical question, it is best to consult your physician.
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When he had first heard of cross-linking, Adam was initially terrified. However, he knew that he could no longer put up with the pain and frustration of dealing with contact lenses…
In his early teens, Dan first began noticing a minor change in his vision but assumed it was nothing serious, since it wasn’t affecting his daily life. His vision never impacted his studies…
Visit the Patient FAQ Section to learn more.
View our Living with Keratoconus Patient Brochure.
Visit the Cross-Linking Section to learn more.
You can find more information from the National Keratoconus Foundation.
1. Kennedy R. H., Bourne W. M., Dyer J. A. A 48-year clinical and epidemiologic study of keratoconus. The American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1986;101(3):267–273. doi: 10.1016/0002-9394(86)90817-2.
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