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
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
Contact lens options for keratoconus
In this video from the American national keratoconus Foundation, Dr Stephanie Woo discusses contact lens options for keratoconus
Towards better outcomes from crosslinking
In this video directed to ophthalmologists, Dr Preeya Gupta, MD, walks through her four pearls for successful corneal collagen cross-linking, including handling patient expectations, managing the epithelial cells and preventing infectious keratitis. https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/view/four-pearls-for-corneal-collagen-crosslinking
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
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
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
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