Keratoconus Australia were partners in a successful grant application to the Medical Research Futures Fund. The grant entitled “Transforming corneal stem cell-based therapies with innovative bioengineered technologies” was awarded to Professor Stephanie Watson OAM and her multi-disciplinary team. Professor Watson assembled a team of experts Dr Yogambha Ramaswamy and Dr Gurvinder Singh both Biomedical Engineers
Annual Report 2024 now available
Annual Report 2024 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024 Keratoconus Australia Inc (ABN 80 683 325 208) held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 26 November 2024. Reports on the Association’s activities and its financial accounts were presented at the meeting. These are available for download in pdf from the website or from the Association. Minutes of
World Keratoconus Day Competition
World Keratoconus Day is fast approaching on November 10, and we’d love to hear from YOU! This year, we’re inviting everyone touched by keratoconus (KC) to join our 2024 World KC Day Contest—whether you’re living with the condition, a supportive family member or friend, or an eye care professional who treats or studies KC. Share your unique
World Sight Day
Your Eyes Are PreciousLove ThemDon’t Rub Them…. please Eye rubbing can trigger or worsen keratoconus #WorldSightDay
Mental Health Resources Guide For Vision Sector launched
Access the Guide Vision 2020 Australia, in partnership with Keratoconus Australia and other eye sector groups, have launched a new mental health resources guide specifically aimed at assisting people suffering from the impact of vision loss and low vision. A new website called the Mental Wellbeing and Vision Loss Resource Guide offers a range of
World Keratoconus Day Photo Competition
Keratoconus (KC) impacts daily living, but it doesn’t have to stop you reaching your goals. The US-based National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF), Keratoconus Australia, and the UK-based Keratoconus Group invite anyone connected to the global keratoconus community to share how you have been able to achieve your goals despite having KC. We want to encourage those
A Stitch in Time – Dr Dick Galbraith’s very personal history of corneal grafting
In this rollicking presentation, Dr JEK (Dick) Galbraith, describes in his inimitable style how he became one of Australia’s pioneering corneal surgeons and his own version of the history of corneal transplantation for keratoconus. You’ll laugh and learn as Dr Galbraith takes you back to another age in ophthalmology. A rare and fascinating video from
How to meet the challenges of Spring
Spring can be tough for people with keratoconus who also suffer from allergies. These three simple initiatives can help you through the pollen season 1. Treat itchy eyes, don’t rub them! As the cold gives way to warmer weather and we spend more time outdoors, pollens start to emerge too. People with keratoconus tend to
Bioengineered cornea restores sight in keratoconus patients
Nature Biotechnology reports that corneal implants made from porcine skin protein have been used to restore sight in 14 low vision keratoconus patients. Read more
KeraClub22 video now available
Now in its 7th year, KeraClub 22 examines new research into using nanotechnology and stem cells to repair keratoconic corneas, the latest findings on corneal collagen crosslinking, how to best manage specialised contact lenses for keratoconus, quality of life issues for keratoconus patients and patient perspectives on living with keratoconus. This a rare opportunity to