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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.

04/10/2026

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

Support the work.
🔗 https://nkcf.org/donations/

04/08/2026

Ever wonder who gets keratoconus?
NKCF has the answers.

Explore NKCF’s resources to learn who is affected, when keratoconus often begins, and why awareness matters.
🔗 nkcf.org/understanding-kc/

04/03/2026

Together, we can change how keratoconus is understood and supported.
🔗 https://nkcf.org/donations/

04/01/2026

Not sure where to find resources & support for keratoconus?
Start with NKCF.

👉 nkcf.org/other-resources-links/

03/27/2026

Need help organizing insurance claim paperwork or appeals?
NKCF can point you in the right direction.

Explore NKCF’s Insurance Toolkit for tips on documentation and appeal strategies.
🔗 nkcf.org/insurance-toolkit/

03/25/2026

Looking for a visual explanation of how the eye works?
NKCF has a great video.

Visit NKCF to watch a clear, patient-friendly video that breaks down the basics of eye function and vision.
🔗 nkcf.org/how-the-eye-works/

03/20/2026

Empower the KC community through education and connection.
Donate today.
🔗 https://nkcf.org/donations/

03/18/2026

Want a single resource that covers the essentials of keratoconus?
NKCF has one for you.

Order your free Keratoconus Patient Guide from NKCF — the go-to resource for basics like causes, symptoms, and care.
🔗 nkcf.org/keratoconus-patient-guide/

03/13/2026

NKCF is often the first place people turn after a keratoconus diagnosis.
Help us be there for the next person.

🔗 https://nkcf.org/donations/

03/11/2026

Living with keratoconus? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Reach out anytime at nkcf@hs.uci.edu

03/06/2026

Awareness today leads to earlier diagnosis tomorrow.
Support NKCF’s education mission.
🔗 https://nkcf.org/donations/

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850 Health Sciences Road
Irvine, CA
92617

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https://www.nkcf.org/

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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.