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Keratoconus
An inherited disease where the cornea becomes
progressively shaped like a cone, pointing outward. Wearing a contact lens may slow the
progression of the disease. Corneal transplant surgery may be required.
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| Q. Do you know of any
specialized scholarships offered to adults
with keratoconis who would like to further their education? My friend is
25 years old and wants to return to school to complete his degree. He
has keratoconis, severe enough to eventually require a corneal
transplant. I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction
to help him find a specialized scholarship or grant. Thanks!
In your friend's case, the diagnosis is not
particularly important. What is important is your friend's visual
acuity with the corneal transplant; If he can't see better than 20/200,
legal blindness, than he has at least one option regarding the LIONS of
Ohio - the Ohio LIONS Foundation provides small scholarships to students
attending certain colleges and universities in Ohio. For more info on
such scholarships, you should contact The Ohio LIONS Foundation, P. O.
Box 21016, Columbus, OH 43221-0016. Financial counselors at the
colleges and universities that your friend is interested in attending
should also be contacts for possible sources of support . |
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W. R. Bryan Diabetic Eye Disease Research Fund
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