Search Results for "Keratoconus"

  • Keratoconus

    Keratoconus (KCN) is a disease characterized by thinning and protrusion of the cornea, resulting in an irregular, conical shape (Figure 1 and 2). Irregular astigmatism occurs as the keratoconus progresses, and results in blurred vision, which can be impossible to correct wi...
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  • FDA Approves Cross-Linking

    Since 2008, the Foundation has participated in an industry-sponsored study to evaluate a treatment for those suffering from keratoconus and post-LASIK ectasia called Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking. In addition, we provided our own physician-sponsored study in order to allow mo...
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  • Corneal Crosslinking

    The Cornea Research Foundation of America contributed to the recent USA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of cross-linking for halting or slowing the progression of keratoconus and corneal ectasia after prior refractive surgery. We enrolled patients in the fi...
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  • Who is the Cornea Research Foundation?

    An overview of the Cornea Research Foundation by Dr. Francis Price and Dr. Marianne Price including how we help people across the world achieve the best vision possible by treating complex visual problems like Fuchs' dystrophy, glaucoma and keratoconus by innovating new techni...
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  • Donate

    Each donation received by the Cornea Research Foundation  is put to immediate use developing new treatments for eye conditions like Fuchs' dystrophy, keratoconus, glaucoma, cataracts and more. Thank you for your support! After you enter your contact information on th...
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  • Dr. Huse Travel Grant

    Im Memorium of David Huse, D.V.M. The Dr. David C. Huse Educational Travel Grant provides travel funding to a cornea fellow to present their research project at a major eye meeting each year with the intent to spread knowledge in medical advancements to providers in...
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  • Can I have LASIK after DMEK?

    Are you experiencing "ghosting" or other visual challenges after DMEK and have heard you may be a LASIK candidate? Dr. Price explains. Sometimes patients experience residual astigmatism or nearsightedness/farsightedness after cataract surgery and small incision DMEK (als...
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  • About Us

    There are few more moving moments, if any, than seeing someone whose bandages have been removed after eye surgery that is able to see again after the near loss of sight. Founded as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (tax ID 31-1242592) by Francis Price, Jr., MD in 1988,...
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  • ALK Course

    Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty / Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty are recommended for keratoconus and corneal scars.  These procedures minimize rejection risk by retaining recipient endothelium and they have longer life expectancy thank PK.  Complete stromal removal with...
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  • Current Studies

    Fuchs' Genetic Study   For the first time, we are taking a detailed look at  Fuchs ’ disease progession before a person is treated with a cornea transplant by evaluating its natural progession. This  study  will provide valuable, insightful data that will help fuel ...
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