The first human corneas have been 3D printed by scientists at Newcastle University.
It means the technique could be used in the future to ensure an unlimited supply of corneas.
It means the technique could be used in the future to ensure an unlimited supply of corneas.
By Daniel Morgan-Williams, Founding Director of Visualise Training and Consultancy Working in the workplace adjustment space, we see this quite often. An employee requests an adjustment to remove a barrier,…
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…
On 4th October, Johnny Sloss will be lacing up his running shoes and taking on the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run, all while raising funds for Keratoconus Group. We’re incredibly…
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…
THIS DATE HAS NOW BEEN POSTPONED AND A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON The date of our next online ‘drop-in’ meeting is Wednesday 24th June at 7.00pm Our drop-in…
I am now 80 and was diagnosed with KC in 1978. Used hard contact lenses from 1965 (not gas permeable in those days) until right eye required full depth graft…
UPDATE 1st April 2026: After a long and often frustrating journey, I’m incredibly relieved and grateful to say that the NHS contact lens service has now been reinstated. As many…
We’re delighted to share some exciting news with our members and supporters: we have a runner in the 2026 London Marathon fundraising for the Keratoconus Group. New member Tosin Adebanjo…
Living with keratoconus can sometimes feel isolating. Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed, are managing changes in your vision, or are supporting someone you care about, it helps to know you’re…
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…
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…
Keratoconus is often described as an invisible condition. From the outside, our eyes can look perfectly healthy, while the way we see the world is anything but. Explaining that experience…
Saturday 28th March at 11am Our AGM and guest speaker meeting is at the Moorfields Education Hub, Ist Floor, 15 Ebenezer Street, N1 7NP (the hub is opposite Moorfields main hospital…