Finding Hope in the Face of Keratoconus
I was diagnosed with Keratoconus when I was 11 years old. I remember it so clearly, I went to sleep one night and had perfect vision and w...
I Refuse to Let Keratoconus Snatch My Smile
They say "let your smile change the world but don't let the world change your smile." I felt like these words were specifica...
My Keratoconus Journey - A Story of Denial and Acceptance
My name is Hannah. I am a daughter, a sister, a niece, a cousin, a friend, an artist, an avid reader, a photographer, and so much more. I ...
Keratoconus Is a Journey, Not a Battle
Living with a long-term illness like keratoconus isn’t about winning a battle; it's about carrying a weight that becomes a part of you...
Keratoconus changed my life, my personality, and my soul—for good.
I felt like I was disappearing. Maybe it’s all a dream, I said. Maybe I’m dead, I thought. Maybe I’m going crazy, I believed. I don’t wish...
People with disabilities want to be treated as equals in society
As Champion for the Persons with Disabilities Program, I thought I’d begin by telling my story. Several years ago, I went to a Lasik cente...
A Very Honest Talk About Keratoconus
It's been 6 years now since I discovered I have keratoconus. I guess it took me a while to talk about it openly because it is a ...
New Year's Greetings from Keratoconus Group
As we welcome 2025, we want to thank you all for being a part of this community, for the support you provide and the knowledge you share, ...
Our Facebook Group Has Hit 30K Members!
Keratoconus Group 's private Facebook community for keratoconus patients and eye care professionals has now surpassed 30,000 members! ...
Corneal Crosslinking FAQs: Common Questions and Answers
Corneal crosslinking (CXL), also known as corneal collagen cross-linking (CCL, or C3R) , is a minimally invasive procedure that strengthen...
20 Memes Anyone With Keratoconus Will Understand
Keratoconus is serious, but we don't have to be. While there's nothing funny about struggling with keratoconus , sometimes a little ...
Marine battling keratoconus sees the world through new eyes
A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1st Sergeant Michael Landry graduated high school in 2001, and earned the title Marine shortly thereaf...
Keep Your Eyes Safe on Halloween 🎃
Don’t let an eye infection be the scariest part of your Halloween. All contact lenses must be prescribed by a doctor, including decorative...
Diseases That Increase the Risk of Keratoconus
Keratoconus is often associated with other diseases, particularly those that affect the connective tissue. Keratoconus has been associated...
Keratoconus Group: A Place to Learn and Share about Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, becomes thinner and bulges outwards into a cone shape. This ...
Living with Keratoconus: What I Wish I Could See!
Hey everyone! Today I want to share something that has been a part of my life for the past five years: keratoconus. Keratoconus is a weird...
25 Most Googled Questions about Keratoconus
The 25 keratoconus questions everyone is Googling — answered.
My Keratoconus Story: Finding Hope and Support
I have been wearing glasses since I was 11 years old, but when I turned 15, I noticed that my vision was getting worse and worse. At 17, m...
Keratoconus FAQs: Common Questions and Answers
Keratoconus is a condition that affects the shape and clarity of your cornea, the transparent layer that covers the front of your eye. It...
Seeing Beyond Keratoconus: In Sickness and in Health
My husband and I met when we were both in college. He was studying engineering and I was studying art. We had so much in common. We fell h...
Eye Rubbing: A Common but Risky Habit
Eye rubbing is a common habit that many people do without thinking. However, it can have harmful consequences for your eyes and your appea...
World Keratoconus Day: Wallpapers and Posters
World Keratoconus Day is dedicated to raising awareness and educating people about keratoconus, a rare eye condition that alters the shap...
World Keratoconus Day #WorldKCDay
Imagine seeing the world through a distorted lens that makes everything blurry, hazy, and distorted. This is the daily reality for many pe...
Seeing Through a Cone: My Life with Keratoconus
Hello everyone, my name is Emily and I have a condition called keratoconus. You may be wondering what that is and how it affects me. Well,...
Keratoconus; The Story of My Cone-Shaped Eyes
What if your eyes were shaped like cones? I still remember the day I found out I had keratoconus. It was during a routine eye exam at my o...
Contact Lenses for Keratoconus: A Guide to Different Types and Brands
If you have keratoconus, you may have experienced difficulties with your vision and finding the right eyewear. Keratoconus is a condition ...
Stick a Needle in My Eye - My Keratoconus Journey
I have an eye disease known as keratoconus. My cornea, the clear outer surface of the eye, is an irregular surface, thin on the edges and ...