Insurance Coverage for Corneal Cross-Linking (UPDATED 2022)
How much does Crosslinking for Keratoconus cost? There is limited evidence on the costs of corneal crosslinking, but it may be as high a...
I Refuse to Let Keratoconus Snatch My Smile
They say "let your smile change the world but don't let the world change your smile." I felt like these words were specifica...
My Keratoconus Journey - A Story of Denial and Acceptance
My name is Hannah. I am a daughter, a sister, a niece, a cousin, a friend, an artist, an avid reader, a photographer, and so much more. I ...
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. ...
Keratoconus: A Journey for Answers
Hello, I’d like to introduce myself. I am Bekah, a 42 year old female who was diagnosed with Keratoconus more than 6 years ago. I'd li...
Keratoconus tips and advice from people who understand it
We asked members of our community for tips and advice for those newly diagnosed with keratoconus. Here is what they had to share:
Keratoconus: the Process of Acceptance and Control
I was diagnosed with Keratoconus at the age of 19. It progressed so soon I had no other option but a cornea transplant. In 2011, my surge...
Corneal Collagen Crosslinking for Keratoconus
Corneal collagen crosslinking with riboflavin (vitamin B2) and UV-A light is a surgical treatment for corneal ectasia, such as keratoconu...
Overcoming Keratoconus by Sheer Determination
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my sons story on being diagnosed Keratoconus blog. It is my hope that I can raise awaren...
My Keratoconus Story, Short but Bitter Sweet
I'll start at the very beginning.. Last year approximately this time last year I noticed a drastic change in my vision in my left eye...
My message for everyone who is living with keratoconus
My name is Dillale, I was diagnosed with keratoconus when I was 19. from a young age I had double vision. It was fascinating at that time...
Mount Keratoconus Awaits, Pack a Lunch!
I'm still breathing. Chances are so are you. Before anything I'm a realist. I can tell you when my diagnosis was but truth is it ...
Eyes Changed Color After Corneal Crosslinking for Keratoconus 👀
Did anyone else's eyes change color like this after crosslinking for keratoconus? 👀
Keratoconus is extremely rare where I live and people have no idea what it is
Growing up I was told I had a lazy right eye. At age 4, I had surgery to correct a squint and went through what felt like forever having ...
Keratoconus: My Struggles in Last Few Years
I was diagnosed with keratoconus when I was 21, in 2008, but my doctor at the time did not really explain any proper care or future probl...
Keratoconus?! in my mind I still had that 20/20 vision I always felt proud of.
I am currently 29 years old. As a child I would be pretty healthy, I always felt proud because in a health exam I was told I had a 20/20 ...
My Fellow Keratoconus Warriors: Stay Strong, You Are Not Alone.
I have worn glasses since high school, so annual visits to the ophthalmologist and optometrist were the rule. However, due to a job that ...
What 6 Years of Keratoconus Has Done To Me
I am a massage therapist. One day, I was visiting patients at a factory and happened to play around with the eye chart on the wall. I cou...
To All Who Have Keratoconus: You Are a Warrior!
On November 16, 2015—a week and a half before my 21st birthday—I was a nervous wreck sitting in the waiting room for my annual eye check ...
When Keratoconus Changes Your Life Plans
I had my whole life planned out. I enlisted in the ARMY. I was going to be there for 20 years then retire at the age of 38. Then I was go...