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Taking the Plunge: Shradha’s Journey to the Depths of the Ocean with Keratoconus

Sep 26, 2022

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. ...

Videos: How to Use Scleral Lenses!

Sep 23, 2022

If you have progressive keratoconus and recently received the iLink® FDA-approved cross-linking procedure to slow or halt further progression of your condition, your optometrist might be getting ready to fit you for scleral lenses! Or, maybe you’ve been wearing them...

Keeping Up With Your Hobbies While Living With Keratoconus

Sep 19, 2022

Receiving a keratoconus diagnosis may be difficult to wrap your head around, especially if you’re thinking about how it will affect your overall quality of life. However, contrary to what some may believe or may be worried about, those who are living with progressive...

KC Expert: Dr. Sumit Garg on the Key Roles Optometrists and Ophthalmologists Play in a Patient’s Keratoconus Journey

Sep 16, 2022

Those experiencing vision changes or issues with their eyesight usually make an appointment with an optometrist to find out what’s causing the problem. Often, they have an eye exam, are fitted for glasses or contact lenses, and sent on their way. However, if you are...

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