National Keratoconus Foundation

Time 2020-10-27 10:03:16

Web Name: National Keratoconus Foundation

WebSite: http://www.nkcf.org

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Who We AreThe National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF) is an outreach program of Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at UC-Irvine. We are dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of keratoconus (KC), and aim to provide resources to individuals with KC. We unfortunately do not provide financial assistance. Please browse our website to find out more about KC.World KC Day is November 10th!To celebrate, NKCF is hosting a TikTok Challenge! We want you to create a video on TikTok sharing information about KC. We also have a toolkit and graphics for you to help you Spread the Word in other ways! For more information please visit worldkcday.comTake a look at our latest webinar: Understanding the Genetics of Keratoconus With guest speakers Dr. William Trattler, MD of the center for Excellence in Eyecare in Miami, FL and Dr. Elise Kramer, OD of the Miami Contact Lens InstituteModerated by Dr. Jason Marsack, PhD of the University of Houston, College of OptometryClick to WatchBEST OF THE BEST: Our TOP DOCS of 2020Dr. Michael Raizman, MD is truly Best of the Best.  He has been nominated as an NKCF Top Doc in previous years and this year his nomination came from his patient, CF, of Westborough, MA.  She wrote, “Dr. Raizman not only gave me back my life, as other doctors may have done, he also stayed by my side and comforted me through it all.”One name that comes up frequently when lists of keratoconus experts are compiled is Clark Chang.  Dr. Chang is Director of Specialty Lenses for the cornea service at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.  The mother of a 21-year-old patient, MR, of Bangor, PA wrote in her nomination, “My son was diagnosed with KC when he was 15; he never wore contacts so everything was completely new to him…  Dr. Chang always takes his time and speaks directly to my son.  Dr. Chang makes this disease bearable.”  Another patient, EA, from Lincoln, RI wrote, “Dr. Chang takes the time to know his patients, their goals, their struggles and incorporates those into their care.”In addition to these Best of the Best, 70 other doctors from 24 states were nominated by their patients.   Some of the doctors are university faculty members, others are members of private practices that specialize in the care of individuals with keratoconus.  Still others are primary care eye doctors who show kindness and empathy toward their patients.  One quality almost universally noted in the nominations was the ability to listen to their patients and work tirelessly to save or restore vision.  We salute these the Top Doc nominees for 2020.To read more about Dr. Raizman and Dr. Chang, along with the complete list of nominees, click here.COVID-19 and Corrective Lens WearSince the recent declaration of the pandemic of COVID-19 by the World Health Organization, many false rumors and inaccurate suggestions have arisen regarding corrective lens wear. Click to read statements by contact lens experts about corrective lens recommendations as they relate to COVID-19. Watch a recording of our webinar What You Should Know: KC COVID-19 hosted by NKCF with guest speakers Dr. Stephanie Woo, OD and Dr. Joseph Ciolino, MD.Quick Resources NKCF is the world’s premier organization offering information about keratoconus.  Click here to learn more about resources available to you – either in print or on-line including Living with Keratoconus, What is KC?, Corneal Transplant Surgery, and our regular e-newsletter. You are not alone. The NKCF is here to provide support and information about KC, including a registry of eyecare professionals in the U.S. who have a special interest and expertise in the management of keratoconus. Click here to find a KC expert near you. Be a part of the KC communityYour story may inspire or reassure someone new to the KC community. Whether you were diagnosed last week or thirty years ago, you have insights about life with KC that are meaningful to others. Join our private message board, KC-Link to ask and answer questions. What s New?Catch up on all the latest going on with KC research, breakthroughs, NKCF newsletters, and more. Keratoconus: A Roadmap to Treatment [October 8, 2019 Webinar] Please enjoy this recording of our webinar: Keratoconus: A Roadmap to Treatment This webinar was led by our moderator, Dr. Jason Marsack, who discussed with Dr. Maria Walker and Dr. Matt Kauffman from the University of Houston, College of Optometry, where they shared their insight to what the newly diagnosed KC patient can expect.This webinar was live on October 8, 2019. More webinars to follow. ScanFitPRO Offers Novel Method to Custom Scleral Lenses   Colorado resident Tricia* had been fit with close to half a dozen different gas permeable […] Read more BEST OF THE BEST: Our TOP DOCS of 2020BEST OF THE BEST: Our TOP DOCS of 2020 Dr. Michael Raizman, MD is truly […] Read more COVID-19 and Corrective Lens WearSince the recent declaration of the pandemic of COVID-19 by the World Health Organization, many false […] Read more About UsThe National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF) is an outreach program of The Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, UC Irvine.The NKCF is dedicated to increasing the awareness and understanding of keratoconus and the support of scientific research into the cause and treatment of keratoconus.

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