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National Keratoconus Foundation

Contact Information

Catherine Warren, Executive Director
6222 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 260
Los Angeles, CA 90048

1-800-521-2524 (Voice - Toll-free),
310-623-4466 (Voice), office
310-623-1837 (FAX),

Internet Resources

Abstract

The National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF) is an outreach program of the Discovery Eye Foundation, a non-profit organization. The NKCF is dedicated to increasing the awareness and understanding of keratoconus and the support of scientific research into the cause and treatment of keratoconus. The Board of Directors of the Discovery Eye Foundation founded the NKCF in 1986. The NKCF was created to: Provide support and information about keratoconus to patients, their families, and eye care professionals.Provide educational materials and support programs designed to help those with keratoconus better understand and cope with this condition. Provide support and encourage researchers to work together to discover new technology for keratoconus treatment and eventually a cure for keratoconus. .

Publications

Request information about Keratoconus and corneal transplant surgery at: http://www.nkcf.org/nkcf-information-request-form/ The NKCF Newsletter: may be viewed and downloaded at http://www.nkcf.org/newsletter/

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Notes

11.15.11. updated contact and publication info - DK contact info updated-MP 2.14.13: Revised Publications info - RY

Audit

Date Entered: 12/1/1997
Date Edited: 2/14/2013
Date Revised: 2/8/2013
Health Referral Number: HR2734
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