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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Brent is not known for slowing down when things get tough. As a personal trainer, he tends to power through. He’s accustomed to encouraging his clients to do the same, but when he began having trouble…
In 5th grade, Baylen started wearing a contact lens in his left eye to correct for his nearsightedness. While the contact seemed to manage the vision issues he was facing at the time, it wasn’t until…
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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.
Curious about the #crosslinking recovery process? To help others, Bekah created a video journal highlighting her journey before receiving the procedure to 10 days post-CXL. Watch it now! ow.ly/nB8e50w4FYZ
Video Journal: One Woman Shares Her Cross-Linking Journey | Living with Keratoconus
Bekah's cross-linking journey began when she was diagnosed with keratoconus at age 36 after she failed her vision exam at the DMV.Itchy #eyes can be annoying! Healthline shares some home remedies to help with this uncomfortable issue. ow.ly/P7ED50vLwAQ
Prevent Blindness recognizes September as Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month! Did you know that 90% of all sports-related eye injuries can be prevented by wearing proper #eye protection? ow.ly/HmaB50w4Fie
FDA approved #crosslinking is now widely covered by insurance! Visit our website to see if your insurance company is covering the procedure. ow.ly/eOM250vLwvq
Did you know that mixing up your eye drop medications with other medicine is actually very common? To help avoid any mishaps, the American Academy of Ophthalmology shares six tips to prevent this mistake: ow.ly/JRRv50vLv9F
Curious about the #crosslinking recovery process? To help others, Bekah created a video journal highlighting her journey before receiving the procedure to 10 days post-CXL. Watch it now! https://t.co/fjhg7Jc08G
Did you know that mixing up your eye drop medications with other medicine is actually very common? To help avoid any mishaps, @aao_ophth shares six tips to prevent this mistake: https://t.co/5vnSdvvs3y
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