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
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KeraClub 2024 – November 13 @ 5 pm AEDT
Register Now What you can expect Co- hosted by the Save Sight Institute at The University of Sydney, in partnership with Keratoconus Australia, KeraClub 2024 aims to bring together patients, researchers, and clinicians to discuss the latest advancements in keratoconus management. This year’s KeraClub will spotlight cutting- edge research, with a special focus on contributions
Annual Report 2023 now available online
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