Keratoconus is a progressive condition which worsens over time, so early diagnosis is critical.
Example of Keratoconus Progression Over Time*
*Individual outcomes may vary. The depiction may not reflect the typical keratoconus patient's experience and the timeline may vary. It is not intended to represent of guarantee that anyone will have the same or similar outcomes.
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*The safety and efficacy of cross-linking has not been established in children under 14 years of age.
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Risk Factors for Keratoconus
While the exact cause of keratoconus is unknown, it is believed that genetics, the environment and the endocrine system all play a role.1
1-http://www.nkcf.org/about-keratoconus/what-causes-keratoconus/
2-Fecarotta CM, Huang WW. Pediatric genetic disease of the cornea. J Pediatr Genet. 2014;3(4):195–207. doi:10.3233/PGE-14102
3-Wang Y, Rabinowitz YS, Rotter JI, Yang H. Genetic epidemiological study of keratoconus: evidence for major gene determination. Am J Med Genet. 2000;93(5):403–409
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If your #patients have never heard of #keratoconus before, what do you tell them? Living with KC shares 7 important facts to help them better understand the condition. bit.ly/2p43bgJ
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Dark circles under the eyes: Causes and treatments
Many people have dark circles under their eyes. In this article, we look at possible causes and home remedies for dark circles under the eyes.For nearly 40 years, Deborah was #LivingWithKC but had never met anyone else with the condition. During one of the National Keratoconus Foundation #KCFamilySymposiums, she was able to connect with others who had KC for the first time. bit.ly/32K9LI1
Making KC Connections - NKCF.org
The National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF) is an outreach program of Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at UC-Irvine. The NKCF is dedicated to increasing the awareness and understanding of keratoconus and the support of scientific research into the cause and treatment of keratoconus.#WorldKCDay is on Sunday, November 10th! If you're interested in participating, stay tuned for more information from #LivingWithKC and the National Keratoconus Foundation! bit.ly/2o9f2K2
World Keratoconus Day | Living with Keratoconus
World Keratoconus Day is fast approaching – join Avedro and other members of the keratoconus community to spread the word and raise awareness.#Confidence inspires those around you! If you're #LivingWithKC, when do you feel the most confident?
Did you know that frequently rubbing your eyes may result in dark circles under the eyes? Medical News Today (@mnt) takes a look at some causes and risk factors, as well as treatments. https://t.co/8RTg4PLGNP
For nearly 40 years, Deborah was #LivingWithKC but had never met anyone else with the condition. During one of the National Keratoconus Foundation #KCFamilySymposiums, she was able to connect with others who had KC for the first time. https://t.co/hWfN8Y7Zp1
#WorldKCDay is on Sunday, November 10th! If you're interested in participating, stay tuned for more information from #LivingWithKC and the National Keratoconus Foundation! https://t.co/vFElD0uzbh
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