Prevent Blindness Declares First-Ever Keratoconus Week, March 23-29, 2026

Published on March 23, 2026
CHICAGO—Prevent Blindness has declared this week, March 23 through March 29, 2026, as its first-ever Keratoconus Week, dedicated to raising awareness and providing education surrounding the eye disease that results in a thin, weakened cornea and blurry and distorted vision, according to an announcement from the nonprofit eye health organization.
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