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
Cleaning contact lenses correctly can remove COVID-19 virus
There are many reasons for cleaning contact lenses correctly. As Professor Stephanie Watson explains here, using the recommended rub-and-rinse method can also remove coronavirus from the lens surface. Wash your hands well first Written by Prof. Stephanie Watson BSc, MBBS, FRANZCO, PhD Published in Eye Care Journal Scan / Research · June 09, 2022 Transmission of the coronavirus remains a
Congratulations to Professor Stephanie Watson on Order Of Australia award
Keratoconus Australia would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Stephanie Watson on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2022 The Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her services to ophthalmology. Professor Watson has been a long time partner of Keratoconus Australia and established the Save Sight Keratoconus Registry
Cornea T-cells protect from viral infections
The cornea does much more than just provide a lens for the eye. It also protects from viral infections Read more
Moorfields develops a keratoconus predictor
Leading UK eye health hospital Moorfields has developed a calculator to predict the likely risk of progression of keratoconus in patients. The main risk factor identified in research done to develop the calculator was patient age. Keratoconus diagnosed in teens tends to progress more rapidly than disease identified later on. Keratoconus often stabilizes in patients