Annual Report 2023 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2023 Keratoconus Australia Inc (ABN 80 683 325 208) held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 6 December via zoom. Reports on the Association’s activities and its financial accounts were presented at the meeting. These are now available for download in pdf from the website or from the Association.
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
Keraclub 2023 – Video Now Available
Watch the Video KeraClub 2023 explored a wide range of topics relating to keratoconus, the latest treatments and research, a glimpse into the future of nano-bioengineering for keratoconus, contact lenses for every situation, a patient insight into how to handle mental issues and an update on research from the world leading Save Sight Keratoconus Registry.
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
Annual General Meeting 2022
Keratoconus Australia Inc held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2022 at 6pm (AEDT) via zoom. The Annual Report 2022 on the Association’s activities and its financial accounts were presented at the meeting. The Annual Report is available for download in pdf format from the website or from the Association. Elections were held for the
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
KeraClub 22: Stem cell therapies, nanotechnology and beyond: the future of keratoconus treatments
KeraClub22 Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 5.30pm -7pm AESTOnline via Zoom Stem cell therapies, nanotechnology and beyond: the future of keratoconus Are stem cell therapies using bioengineered tissue developed with state-of-the-art nanotechnology the future of keratoconus treatments? Innovative research underway as part of Sydney University’s Nano Grand Challenge project is providing hope that nano- bioengineered