IKA was established to promote ongoing professional education and scientific development in the area of keratoconus and other forms of corneal ectasia.
The International Keratoconus Academy of Eye Care Practitioners (IKA) is an organization that was established to promote ongoing professional education and scientific development in the area of keratoconus and other forms of corneal ectasia.
The mission of IKA is to promote and develop the knowledge base and awareness of the state of the art pertaining to the diagnosis and management of keratoconus and other forms of corneal ectasia. Further, we are dedicated to promoting the awareness and understanding of the most appropriate and effective treatment strategies for the management of these diseases. I.K.A. will accomplish its mission by providing an array of educational initiatives which will include live events, web-based education, social media activities and publications in the professional literature. It will also be dedicated to supporting ongoing clinical research. I.K.A. will function as a complementary entity to other organizations that support patients with these diseases such as the National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF). These organizations will work cooperatively to establish a comprehensive effort to advance knowledge, awareness and quality of care.
