Keratoconus Australia Inc held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 via zoom. The Annual Report 2021 on the Association’s activities and its financial accounts were presented at the meeting. These are available for download in pdf format from the website or from the Association. Elections were held for the positions of office
Keratoconus Australia i-News
EVENT: NOVEMBER 10 Today is World Keratoconus Day, which is celebrated on November 10 every year. It is a day for patients, family members and eye-carers to raise awareness of this eye condition that affects millions of people around the world, often causing serious vision loss. Tell your stories about living with keratoconus and support
KeraClub 2021: Living with Keratoconus Today and Beyond – Video Now Available
‘Living with Keratoconus today and beyond was the theme for this year’s KeraClub, with a focus on managing keratoconus in a COVID-19 world and beyond. The online forum was held on October 18, 2021 and attracted almost 180 attendees. KeraClub is an annual event for people with keratoconus, their families, friends and the wider keratoconus
Swiss general ophthalmologists fail keratoconus knowledge test
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
Season’s Greetings… 20 Years On
20/20 is the imperial measure of normal visual acuity. Yet there was nothing imperial or normal about 2020, the year in which COVID-19 made the world lose sight of its future. 2020 also marked the 20th anniversary of Keratoconus Australia. It may not seem like we had a lot to celebrate this year – especially
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
Annual General Meeting December 3 via zoom
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020 Keratoconus Australia Inc will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 5pm (Melbourne time) via zoom. Please register your attendance via email to admin@keratoconus.org.au and a zoom link will be sent to you prior to the meeting. Reports on the Association’s activities and its financial
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