A Swiss study of general ophthalmologist’s knowledge of keratoconus showed that none had “minimal keratoconus knowledge” (MKK) with respect to definition, risk factors, symptoms and possible treatment options of keratoconus. Hardly reassuring. Read more
Keratoconus Australia president awarded OAM
Keratoconus Australia would like to congratulate Mr. Larry Kornhauser on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia on January 26. Mr. Kornhauser is a founding member of Keratoconus Australia and has been president of the Association since its creation in 2000. Mr. Kornhauser was awarded the Order of Australia for his volunteer work
Latest on keratoconus research at CERA: watch now
The Centre for Eye Research Australia held a zoom event on November 9 to update keratoconus patients and their families on their innovative research into this eye disease. Watch keratoconus experts Professor Mark Daniell, Associate Professor Elaine Chong and Dr Srujana Sahebjada from the Centre for Eye Research Australia, Professor Paul Baird from the University
New studies show keratoconus rates higher than thought
Is keratoconus on the rise? Or are better screening techniques finding more sub clinical keratoconus than in the past? This article examines recent studies which show a much higher prevalence of keratoconus than previously thought Read more
World Keratoconus Day
November 10 is World Keratoconus Day. It’s a day to share your story of life with keratoconus with family and friends, to celebrate your successes and remind yourself of what you learned from all your experiences along this lifelong journey. Inform those around you about keratoconus by referring them to the information and many resources
World Sight Day – get your eyes tested
It’s World Sight Day and time to book that eye test you may have put off due to Covid-19. Created by the World Health Organization, World Sight Day is an annual event to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment and is supported by Vision 2020 Australia and Keratoconus Australia. In Australia, around 90%
Study shows keratoconus common in Down Syndrome
A study of disabled athletes shows that keratoconus is very common in people with Down Syndrome Read more
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
Keraclub 2020 Video now available
KeraClub 2020 Dr Himal Kandel and Professor Stephanie Watson Save Sight Institute, The University of Sydney COVID-19 outbreak has impacted almost every aspect of our lives and KeraClub was no exception. This year, the 5th annual community event for people with keratoconus ‘KeraClub 2020’ was organised solely as a webinar. The Save Sight Institute and
Project to create special glasses for keratoconus
An interesting project to develop spectacles that correct asymmetric astigmatism which characterizes keratoconus. If successful, this would further assist people who have trouble wearing contact lenses for long periods and may help them avoid surgery. Read more