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Science and research
Keratoconus International Consortium
The Keratoconus International Consortium (KIC) is a worldwide collaboration led by the Centre for Eye Research Australia.
Established by CERA in 2016, the Keratoconus International Consortium (KIC) brings together over 40 corneal research groups around the world.
Consortium members have combined their efforts to enhance global understanding of keratoconus.
About us
The KIC enables scientists and clinicians around world to combine their research efforts.
It aims to build a greater, unified understanding of the causes of keratoconus and risk factors for the disease and disease progression, diagnosis and treatment
By contributing to a collective global database, consortium members will – for the first time – have access to de-identified data from different ethnicities and geographical locations.
The KIC enables scientists and clinicians around world to combine their research efforts.
It aims to build a greater, unified understanding of the causes of keratoconus and risk factors for the disease and disease progression, diagnosis and treatment
By contributing to a collective global database, consortium members will – for the first time – have access to de-identified data from different ethnicities and geographical locations.
For members and researchers
Become a KIC member
Learn about the consortium objectives, research areas and data collection, and how to become a member.
Become a KIC member
Learn about the consortium objectives, research areas and data collection, and how to become a member.
For patients
Learn more about keratoconus and the latest research.
Keratoconus explained
Learn more about keratoconus, a condition that affects the cornea, the clear front window of the eye.
Australian Study of Keratoconus (ASK)
The Australian Study of Keratoconus is one of CERA’s major corneal research projects, and one of the world’s largest projects on keratoconus.
Corneal research at CERA
Our corneal research team strives to improve all aspects of corneal transplantation, and develop better treatments for conditions including keratoconus.
Learn more about keratoconus and the latest research.
Keratoconus explained
Learn more about keratoconus, a condition that affects the cornea, the clear front window of the eye.
Australian Study of Keratoconus (ASK)
The Australian Study of Keratoconus is one of CERA’s major corneal research projects, and one of the world’s largest projects on keratoconus.
Corneal research at CERA
Our corneal research team strives to improve all aspects of corneal transplantation, and develop better treatments for conditions including keratoconus.
Donate
Donate to keratoconus research
Support our world-class keratoconus research at CERA and help us work towards finding better treatments.
Donate to keratoconus research
Support our world-class keratoconus research at CERA and help us work towards finding better treatments.