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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In November 2016, about seven months after cross-linking became FDA approved and over two years after her initial diagnosis, Nishi received the procedure in her left eye…
With the help of his doctors and corneal cross-linking, Gage is happy to be living on campus and being able to experience college the way he had always envisioned…
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.
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#FactFriday - Dry eye occurs when the #eye does not produce enough tears or when they quality of the tears can't keep the eye adequately lubricated. The American Academy of Ophthalmology shares a variety of treatment approaches that may help the condition: www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/say-bye-to-dry-eye
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Dry eye is a complex disease that has many causes that often overlap and interact. For many people, a few simple lifestyle changes can resolve dry eye. If your eyes remain red and irritated after tryiLooking for a #crosslinking expert near you? Visit our website to find a specialist who is performing the FDA approved procedure: www.livingwithkeratoconus.com/find-an-expert/ #KCExperts
Do you play video games and are looking to get an edge on your opponents? This #SaveYourVisionMonth, the American Academy of Ophthalmology Association is encouraging gamers to use the 20-20-20 rule to give their eyes a rest from digital eye strain ow.ly/h2G850n210p
At this time, the exact cause of #keratoconus is unknown. In response to this, Fight for Sight announced its support of an investigation into the causes of KC. ow.ly/Q45l50mGCi5
#ICYMI - Dr. Joseph D. Iuorno of Commonwealth Eye Care Associates is on the #LivingWithKC blog discussing FDA approved #crosslinking and insurance. Visit our website to learn more! ow.ly/qltz50mGASC
#FactFriday - Dry eye occurs when the #eye does not produce enough tears or when they quality of the tears can't keep the eye adequately lubricated. The @aao_ophth shares a variety of treatment approaches that may help the condition: https://t.co/ei3U6lVkZx
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