National Keratoconus Foundation

National Keratoconus Foundation The NKCF is an educational program of The Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, UC Irvine. We serve individuals diagnosed with keratoconus and their families.

The NKCF was created to raise awareness of keratoconus, provide information and support to those with this eye condition and to support research to find the cause of keratoconus, identify treatment options and eventual cure for keratoconus. Our mission is to advance the awareness and treatment of keratoconus through education and information, research, and support.

This Giving Tuesday, help brighten the future for those living with keratoconus.The National Keratoconus Foundation is d...
12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, help brighten the future for those living with keratoconus.
The National Keratoconus Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness, expanding education, and empowering patients and providers. Your support fuels research, resources, and community programs that make a real difference.

✨ Together, we will improve the lives of those affected by keratoconus.

Please give today. 🔗 www.nkcf.org/donations

The National Keratoconus Foundation Patient and Caregiver survey is ending soon. If you, or a family member, suffer from...
11/26/2025

The National Keratoconus Foundation Patient and Caregiver survey is ending soon. If you, or a family member, suffer from keratoconus, please take a moment to share your voice.

We're sharing important news from the National Keratoconus Foundation! Your participation in their survey is crucial, as your patient voices help drive advoc...

11/25/2025

📋Survey Closing Soon 📋The National Keratoconus Foundation wants to understand the unmet needs and challenges that keratoconus patients and caregivers face.

👉 Share your experience — take our survey today: https://loom.ly/cCS9R_w

11/21/2025

About 1/3 of individuals with Down Syndrome develop keratoconus. The National Keratoconus Foundation wants to better understand the unmet needs and challenges that keratoconus patients and caregivers face. Please take a moment to submit your responses to this important survey.

💬 Share your experience — take our survey: https://loom.ly/cCS9R_w
📝 Read our blog: https://loom.ly/WLeASsM

11/19/2025

The National Keratoconus Foundation wants to better understand the unmet needs and challenges that keratoconus patients and caregivers face. Please take a moment to submit your responses to this important survey.

💬 Share your experience — take our survey: https://loom.ly/cCS9R_w

Participants Could Win a $50 Gift Card

The National Keratoconus Foundation wants to better understand the unmet needs and challenges that keratoconus patients ...
11/19/2025

The National Keratoconus Foundation wants to better understand the unmet needs and challenges that keratoconus patients and caregivers face. Please take a moment to submit your responses to this important survey.

Keratoconus Patient and Caregiver Survey

11/17/2025

The Central Coast CA Alumnae Association of Delta Gamma partnered with Negranti Creamery to host Cones for a Cause in honor of World Keratoconus Day. Alumnae, friends, and community members came together to enjoy Negranti’s ice cream while raising awareness and funds for keratoconus and supporting Delta Gamma’s mission of Service for Sight. The event blended fun and philanthropy, making a meaningful impact in the local community! 😍🍦


11/15/2025

A huge thank you to Dr. Grenier, this year’s NKCF Doctor of the Year, for celebrating World KC Day in such an extraordinary way! Her event brought patients, clinicians, and community members together to raise awareness for keratoconus and to support NKCF’s mission.

Together, Dr. Grenier and Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons made World KC Day and NKCF’s Cones for a Cause campaign truly memorable and meaningful for so many patients. Their dedication inspires progress toward earlier detection, improved access to care, and better quality of life for everyone living with keratoconus.

Support NKCF’s work with your donation today: https://nkcf.org/donations/

Watch more highlights: https://youtu.be/wg3cTC8iq1k?si=ec35W3rXexfeFT4y

World Keratoconus Day may have been Monday, November 10th, but the mission continues! 💪💙Join NKCF in supporting those li...
11/14/2025

World Keratoconus Day may have been Monday, November 10th, but the mission continues! 💪💙
Join NKCF in supporting those living with keratoconus. We’re committed to advocating for earlier detection, expanding access to specialty care, and raising awareness. With your support, we can make a real difference.

It’s not too late to get involved — support NKCF’s work with your donation today: https://nkcf.org/donations

11/14/2025

Thank you to everyone who celebrated World Keratoconus Day on Monday! 💙

It’s not too late to get involved—support NKCF’s work with your donation today: https://nkcf.org/donations

Learn how you can help NKCF make an impact this World KC Day (November 10th) at www.nkcf.org/world-kc-day.
11/10/2025

Learn how you can help NKCF make an impact this World KC Day (November 10th) at www.nkcf.org/world-kc-day.

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About NKCF

The National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF) is an educational program of the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at the University of California, Irvine.

Our mission is to raise awareness of keratoconus, and to provide information and support to those with this eye condition. We serve individuals diagnosed with keratoconus and their families, and the medical professionals who work with these patients. NKCF is the oldest and largest organization dedicated to providing information and support to those affected by keratoconus.

The National Keratoconus Foundation was founded in 1986 by parents Morry and Rita Pynoos when their son was diagnosed with keratoconus. The organization was initially funded by a grant from Jane and Norman Neely, another family affected by keratoconus, frustrated by the lack of information and resources available. Since that time, thousands of individuals have benefited from NKCF materials and information.