Stanford University School of Medicine

Emily’s Keratoconus Journey, Part 2: After iLink®

Nov 30, 2022

Having struggled with vision issues since she was in the eighth grade, Emily eventually learned that she was living with progressive keratoconus. Emily’s eye disease began to impact her work as a first-grade teacher when she experienced debilitating headaches that...

Shanice’s Journey to the 2022 IFAF World Championship With Progressive Keratoconus!

Nov 22, 2022

Shanice, 34, was diagnosed with progressive keratoconus during a routine eye exam. However, she has refused to let the disease stop her from pursuing her love of football. Based on the recommendation from her ophthalmologist, Dr. Joseph Iuorno of Commonwealth Eye Care...

Emily’s Keratoconus Journey, Part 1: Before iLink®

Nov 14, 2022

When Emily was in the eighth grade, she noticed that it was difficult for her to see the whiteboard during class. After visiting an eye doctor, Emily was given glasses and sent on her way. At the time, Emily had no idea that this was only the beginning of a long road...

Recently Diagnosed with Progressive Keratoconus? Here’s How to Take Control of Your Eye Health!

Nov 3, 2022

Sight is one of the five basic senses and keeping up with preventative eye care is just as important as scheduling an annual physical exam or dental cleaning. Often, when people think of health, they neglect to consider eye health, especially if they are not...

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