June’s Charity of the month at ABDO is named as The Kerataconus Group

June’s Charity of the month at ABDO is named as The Keratoconus Group as support group for those with this condition 

Education and information

Because keratoconus (KC) develops in the teens or early twenties, that lack of understanding could have a serious impact on these young lives, with people falling behind at school or college, having difficulties coping at work, finding career choices limited, and failing to achieve their potential.

So it became clear that the charity needed to provide information – not just to each other, but also to schools, colleges, universities, employers. This led to the creation of a series of downloadable information sheets explaining keratoconus, and the adjustments needed to help the person with the condition.

View the current list of publications and resources.

With the help of Moorfields Eye Hospital, the group has produced a booklet which seeks to help those diagnosed with KC.

Download the keratoconus booklet.

More information can be found at www.keratoconus-group.org.uk and donations can be made here.