On the behalf of National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF), Keratoconus Australia, and UK-based Keratoconus group, we would like to thank you to everyone who participated in the "KC: Through My Eyes" 2021 World KC Day Photo Contest. We received 38 entries from 11 countries. Here are our winners! First-Place Overall: Mandi (MI, USA) When asked to … Continue reading 2021 Photo Contest Winners
2021 Photo Contest Finalists
Thank you to all who submitted a photo! We appreciate your participation. Keep "Spreading the Word" about keratoconus! Final winners will be announced in the coming weeks. Winners will be contacted Best, NKCF Eye-Care Professional Category Finalists Masoud (Iran). "It shows the light of sight."Bita (MA, USA). "Keratoconus is an invisible disease to many. Unlike … Continue reading 2021 Photo Contest Finalists
Photo Contest
KC: Through My Eyes A Photography Contest for the International Keratoconus Community How does Keratoconus Affect your Outlook on the World? The US-based National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF), Keratoconus Australia, and the UK-based Keratoconus Group invite anyone connected to the keratoconus (KC) community to share how KC affects perspective using photography. Patients, friends, family members, and … Continue reading Photo Contest
2021 Events
Keratoconus Through My Eyes: A World KC Day Photography ContestSubmit by October 31, 2021 "Focus on Keratoconus: A Live Webinar" - 4pm PST / Nov. 10Webinar hosted by Avellino LabsA recording will be available "Keratoconus Update - Ask the Experts" 5pm PST / Nov. 10Webinar hosted by OculusA recording will be available Chang Reaction Episode … Continue reading 2021 Events
Support NKCF
To make a contribution in honor of World KC Day, or in honor of a person close to you affected by keratoconus, please visit https://nkcf.org/donations/ to make a gift to the University of California, Irvine, which will be used exclusively to raise KC awareness through the National Keratoconus Foundation.
2020 Events:
GLAUKOS VIDEO SERIES In honor of World KC Day, Glaukos has partnered with the NKCF to launch a video series titled "KC Perspectives: Making an iMPACT" to highlight our commitment to keratoconus patients and their families. With this series, Glaukos will be featuring people who have a personal and/or professional connection to keratoconus and treatment … Continue reading 2020 Events:
Our Stories
Don't Let KC Be Your Story - Gary Abud Jr. It’s been about 25 years since I was first diagnosed with Keratoconus (KC), and over the years it has been a big part of my story but, at one time, it was my story. I can still remember my parents telling me, when I came … Continue reading Our Stories
Toolkit
Click Here to download a copy of the Toolkit with ideas on how to celebrate World KC Day.
What is World KC Day?
World KC Day is a national awareness day, sponsored by the National Keratoconus Foundation, dedicated to raise awareness about keratoconus (KC), educate and advocate for those living with KC.
World KC Day 