Keratoconus Group: A Place to Learn and Share about Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, becomes thinner and bulges outwards into a cone shape. This ...
Living with Keratoconus: What I Wish I Could See!
Hey everyone! Today I want to share something that has been a part of my life for the past five years: keratoconus. Keratoconus is a weird...
25 Most Googled Questions about Keratoconus
The 25 keratoconus questions everyone is Googling — answered.
My Keratoconus Story: Finding Hope and Support
I have been wearing glasses since I was 11 years old, but when I turned 15, I noticed that my vision was getting worse and worse. At 17, m...
Keratoconus FAQs: Common Questions and Answers
Keratoconus is a condition that affects the shape and clarity of your cornea, the transparent layer that covers the front of your eye. It...
Seeing Beyond Keratoconus: In Sickness and in Health
My husband and I met when we were both in college. He was studying engineering and I was studying art. We had so much in common. We fell h...
Eye Rubbing: A Common but Risky Habit
Eye rubbing is a common habit that many people do without thinking. However, it can have harmful consequences for your eyes and your appea...
World Keratoconus Day: Wallpapers and Posters
World Keratoconus Day is dedicated to raising awareness and educating people about keratoconus, a rare eye condition that alters the shap...
World Keratoconus Day #WorldKCDay
Imagine seeing the world through a distorted lens that makes everything blurry, hazy, and distorted. This is the daily reality for many pe...
Seeing Through a Cone: My Life with Keratoconus
Hello everyone, my name is Emily and I have a condition called keratoconus. You may be wondering what that is and how it affects me. Well,...
Keratoconus; The Story of My Cone-Shaped Eyes
What if your eyes were shaped like cones? I still remember the day I found out I had keratoconus. It was during a routine eye exam at my o...
Contact Lenses for Keratoconus: A Guide to Different Types and Brands
If you have keratoconus, you may have experienced difficulties with your vision and finding the right eyewear. Keratoconus is a condition ...
Stick a Needle in My Eye - My Keratoconus Journey
I have an eye disease known as keratoconus. My cornea, the clear outer surface of the eye, is an irregular surface, thin on the edges and ...
My Son's Journey with Keratoconus
Seeing clearly is not as easy as it sounds. My son was a normal kid who liked football, books, and movies. He never had any problems with ...
What I Wish I Knew About Keratoconus
I'm Cheryl. I'm a retired medical transcriptionist who should have known more about Keratoconus.
Eye Allergies: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Them
Do you ever experience red, itchy, watery, or swollen eyes that make you want to rub them constantly? If so, you may be suffering from eye...
World Sight Day 2024: Children, Love Your Eyes
World Sight Day is an annual global event observed on the second Thursday of October. It is a day to raise awareness about blindness and v...
A Letter to My Younger Self with Keratoconus
Dear 16 year old me, I know you are scared and depressed right now. You have just been diagnosed with keratoconus, a condition that affe...
My Journey with Keratoconus: From Despair to Hope
Hi everyone, my name is Jessica. I was diagnosed with keratoconus when I was 18 years old. It was a shock to me because I had never heard ...
Keratoconus Is a Journey, Not a Battle
Living with a long-term illness like keratoconus isn’t about winning a battle; it's about carrying a weight that becomes a part of you...
13 Celebrities Who Know What It's Like to Have Keratoconus
It can be a long time before you even find other people who have keratoconus, and an even greater challenge to meet someone face to face. ...
Corneal Crosslinking FAQs: Common Questions and Answers
Corneal crosslinking (CXL), also known as corneal collagen cross-linking (CCL, or C3R), is a minimally invasive procedure that strengthens...
Keratoconus Group is now 17 years old
Our keratoconus community is now 17 years old! Our community which started as a small group back in 2007, is now the largest online co...
Rare Disease Day 2024 | Is Keratoconus a Rare Disease? | Frequently Asked Questions
Rare Disease Day is an observance held on the last day of February to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment an...
World Keratoconus Day 2023 #WorldKCDay
Imagine seeing the world through a distorted lens that makes everything blurry, hazy, and distorted. This is what many people with keratoc...
Insurance Coverage for Corneal Cross-Linking in the U.S.
What is corneal collagen coss-linking for keratoconus? Corneal collagen cross-linking is a treatment for keratoconus. In corneal cos...
Diseases That Increase the Risk of Keratoconus
Keratoconus is often associated with other diseases, particularly those that affect the connective tissue. Keratoconus has been associated...