International Keratoconus Academy Symposium

Michael Belin, MD, weighs the ABCD and Amsler-Krumeich classifications and proposes ABCD progression displays as an effective modern alternative.

Phase 3 trials continue to investigate the efficacy of EpiSmart, a new method of cross-linking that could be utilized in the treatment of keratoconus.

Kourtney Houser, MD, and Kendall Donaldson, MD, MS, give an overview of the important role topography and tomography play in catching keratoconus early in their patients.

Annual follow-ups for patients with keratoconus can help them become better candidates for cross-linking procedures, according to William Trattler, MD.

Early diagnosis of keratoconus is vital given the disease's prevalence in pediatric patient, according to Jennifer Harthan, OD, FAAO, FSLS.

Shelley Cutler, OD, FAAO, comments on technological advancements leading to the progression of keratoconus diagnosis and treatment options during this year's IKA symposium.

Melissa Barnett, OD, Director of Optometry at the University of California, Davis, talked about her session at IKA that focused on keratoconus from the patient perspective.

Elizabeth Yeu, MD, Executive Board Member of IKA, and a cataract and refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, talked about cataract surgery in keratoconus, and the diagnostic considerations clinicians can take before and in the operating room.

Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, from Vance Thompson Vision, talked about his session at the IKA Symposium that discussed cross-linking in keratoconus treatment both now and looking toward the future.

Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO, FSLS, President and Co-founder of IKA, talked about his session at the meeting centering around the pediatric prevalence of keratoconus, the importance of early diagnosis, and the impact this can have on practices.

Christine Sindt, OD, FAAO, Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa School of Medicine, talked about her session at the meeting focusing on higher order aberrations and the correction of complicated optics on scleral contact lenses.

Alan Glazier, OD, FAAO, talked about moderating a session discussing the education of the public on keratoconus, from screening to diagnosis, and the roles clinicians can take to assist in the patients' anxieties.

Andrew Morgenstern, OD, FAAO, FNAP, President and Co-founder of IKA, talked about his session at the meeting that discussed the prevalence of keratoconus in the pediatric population in the US.

Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO, FSLS, sits down with Optometry Times to highlight the importance of staying up-to-date with technology in the development of treatment and diagnosis of keratoconus and what's to come at this year's IKA Keratoconus Symposium in May.

Second annual meeting builds upon firm foundation to enhance education.

Andrew S. Morgenstern, OD, FAAO, FNAP sits down with Optometry Times to reiterate under-utilized diagnostic tools for keratoconus and the planning of this year's International Keratoconus Academy Keratoconus Symposium, running from May 18-19 in Bethesda, Maryland.

The goal of the inaugural International Keratoconus Academy (IKA) Keratoconus Symposium in Scottsdale, Arizona, was to help preserve vision.

Jamie Kuzniar, OD, discusses scleral lens fitting for patients with keratoconus at the IKA Keratoconus Symposium in Scottsdale, Arizona.

John D. Gelles, OD, and Steven A. Greenstein, MD, share some insights into the new data on corneal cross-linking presented at IKA Keratoconus Symposium.

Today at the IKA Keratoconus Symposium, Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, presented on establishing the keratoconus diagnosis alongside Kourtney Houser, MD.

President and CEO of the International Keratoconus Academy Andrew Morgenstern, OD, FAAO, FNAP, shares some snippets about the live white paper development session and the patient Q&A happening at the inaugural IKA Keratoconus Symposium.

Co-founder of the International Keratoconus Academy S. Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO, FSLS, gives us the inside scoop on the inaugural IKA Keratoconus Symposium, which takes place this weekend in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Uri Soiberman, MD, shares some key takeaways from his presentation at the inaugural IKA Keratoconus Symposium.

Cochair Elizabeth Yeu, MD, highlights what this program will mean for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and their patients.

Conference aims to promote professional education and scientific development in corneal ectasias.

Andrew Morgenstern, OD, FAAO, FNAP, sits down to discuss the inaugural IKA Keratoconus Symposium in Scottsdale, Arizona, in April 2023.

Loretta Szczotka-Flynn, OD, PhD, sits down to discuss the International Keratoconus Academy's first annual keratoconus symposium, which will be held April 22-23, 2023, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

CEO and cofounder of the International Keratoconus Academy S. Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO, FSLS, sits down to discuss the inaugural symposium, which will be held April 22-23, 2023, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Over the years, IKA has become an invaluable resource for eye care professionals.