Losing precious sight from corneal blindness can be an overwhelming and difficult experience for many.  For Ramona, who experienced a decade of vision loss from posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy (PPMD) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), it was...

Fuchs' dystrophy, a disease that causes the cornea to deteriorate, is one of the main reasons why someone requires a cornea transplant. It’s also hereditary, often touching multiple family members. Connie of Bentley, Kan., for instance, was the fourth person in her...

For years, Jerry of Shell Knob, Mo. had adapted to his lifelong nearsightedness, but by 1996, his vision had grown considerably worse. During a routine eye exam, his ophthalmologist made an unexpected discovery – Jerry was afflicted with Fuchs’ dystrophy, a disease...

In 2002 Kathy’s life was forever changed when she was broadsided by a driver who ran a red light while on his cell phone.  Car battery acid hit both of Kathy’s eyes, causing grade 4 chemical burns.  The chemical burns on her eyes caused complete limbal stem cell...

As busy parents, we rely on many things to help us balance a full work and home life. One of those things that we often take for granted is the ability to see clearly. Thousands of individuals suffer from corneal blindness each year, limiting their vision and ability...

As a retired educator, Diane can attest to the importance of developing good reading skills for success in life.  However, when Diane’s vision began to deteriorate from keratoconus she got a whole new perspective on students who have difficulty reading. “You just give...