KeraClub 2025 is now available online.You can watch leading researchers discussing the latest research and developments in keratoconus and patients talking about their lived experiences. Patient advocate Clare Smith gave a moving account of her life as a young mother while navigating the many challenges thrown up by keratoconus. World famous researcher and corneal surgeon,
Talking Keratoconus podcast with Larry Kornhauser OAM
In Episode 2 of her Talking Cornea podcast series, optometrist Lien Trihn interviews Keratoconus Australia President Larry Kornhauser OAM about his life growing up with keratoconus, his work, his struggles with contact lenses and surgeries and how he became involved in supporting others with the disease. Also available on Spotify Acast and Apple Podcast
New Guide to Corneal Transplantation
New patient guides to corneal transplantation are now available for people with keratoconus who may require this sight-restoring surgery. The use of corneal transplants for keratoconus has diminished significantly since the widespread introduction of corneal collagen crosslinking to slow and halt progression in keratoconus. However, some patients still require a corneal graft for a variety
KA members help secure stem cell-based therapy research grant
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