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,
Annual General Meeting 2025
Keratoconus Australia held its Annual General Meeting on November 25, 2025. The 2024-25 Annual Report and Financial Reports were presented to the meeting and adopted. Office bearers:Nominations for positions on the Committee were received:Larry Kornhauser (President)Gregory Harper (Committee Member)Michelle Pritchard (Committee Member) The Committee of Management for 2025 / 2026 was declared as: President –
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
KeraClub 2025 – November 12 at 5pm AEDT
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
KeraClub 2024 Video now Available
The video of our recent KeraClub 2024 meeting is now available online at our YouTube channel WATCH KERACLUB 2024 HERE The 9th annual KeraClub, a community event for patients with keratoconus and their carers, was held as a webinar this year on 13th November, just days after World Keratoconus Day on 10th November. Co-hosted by Keratoconus
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