objectives
Raise public awareness of the condition
Raise public awareness of the condition and the need for donor corneas (host a foundation website, develop education resources, contribute to eye care publications, partner with others involved in eye health promotion and keratoconus initiatives, engage the print and electronic media etc.
ADVOCATE FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
to have keratoconus included for management at all state hospitals
Educate teachers, parents & nurses
to ensure early detection and appropriate referrals
Train practitioners
on appropriate diagnosis and management of the disease
Facilitate access to necessary treatment
RGP, hybrid and scleral contact lenses, corneal – cross linking, surgical interventions (Intacs and Corneal Transplants) and patient/family counselling.
Collaborate with national and international partners
to ensure that no child has to leave school from being “blind” due to keratoconus.
Support research and development in keratoconus
Facilitate/undertake/support epidemiological and clinical research to determine national prevalence data, clinical characteristics and appropriate management strategies for keratoconus.


