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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.

02/06/2026

Your support empowers NKCF to uplift the keratoconus community. Together, we raise awareness, foster understanding, and provide crucial support — your contributions bring this vision to life.

👉Donate today at https://nkcf.org/donations/

02/04/2026

Want expert help navigating keratoconus insurance challenges?
NKCF has the answers.

Explore the NKCF Insurance Toolkit — your guide to understanding coverage options and talking with insurers about keratoconus care.
🔗 nkcf.org/insurance-toolkit/

01/30/2026

NKCF provides education, referrals, videos, tools, and community — all in one place. That impact is powered by your donations.

Support the work, donate today!
🔗 https://nkcf.org/donations/

01/29/2026

If you or someone in your family is facing challenges with keratoconus, please reach out to our Toll Free Information “Warmline” at (800-521-2524) for support! This resource is here to assist patients and their families in discovering answers about keratoconus, offering information, referrals, and encouragement as you navigate this journey together.

Discover additional valuable resources from NKCF at www.nkcf.org

01/24/2026

Looking for a keratoconus doctor you can trust?
NKCF has the answers.

Explore NKCF’s referral resources for a list of eye care professionals with expertise in diagnosing and treating keratoconus.
🔗 nkcf.org/keratoconus-referrals/

01/23/2026

From diagnosis to daily life, NKCF supports people living with keratoconus at every step.

Your donation helps make that possible.
🔗 https://nkcf.org/donations/

01/14/2026

💙 As we reflect on the past year, your support helped fund education, awareness, and hope for those living with keratoconus. We couldn’t do it without you.

As we look ahead, your continued support makes everything possible. Please give today. 🔗 www.nkcf.org/donations

01/09/2026

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

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

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

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

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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.