Keratoconus and Other Health Conditions: Any Cause for Concern?

By Dr Waheeda IllahiBased on Dr Illahi’s talk at the Keratoconus Group AGM For many people living with keratoconus, the focus is understandably on vision: diagnosis, contact lenses, cross-linking, hospital appointments, and trying to manage day-to-day life. But at this year’s AGM, Dr Waheeda Illahi encouraged us to think more broadly about the person behind…

Birmingham Face to Face Meet up

We will be meeting in 8th July 2026 at 11am Venue – The Vision Sciences Building (co-located with Aston University Eye Clinic) Aston University Campus, Aston Street, Birmingham B4 7ET (NB Enter via Reception – not Student Entrance – First Floor, Room VS130) The venue has been made possible by kind permission of Professor James…

Next Members’ Zoom Meeting

The date for the next meeting is Thursday 30th April at 7.00pm Our drop-in Zoom chats provide a good opportunity for the newly diagnosed to meet seasoned travellers and discuss all things KC. Anyone interested in keratoconus is free to join us. To take part, simply send an e-mail to david@keratoconus-group.org.uk to request a link.

West Midlands Meeting

The next meeting will be on Thursday 26th March at 11am Venue – The Vision Sciences Building (co-located with Aston University Eye Clinic) Aston University Campus, Aston Street, Birmingham B4 7ET (NB Enter via Reception – not Student Entrance – First Floor, Room VS130) This will be a social gathering at a new venue for…