Keratoconus Self Help and Support Association

Constitutional objectives

The object of the Group shall be the provision of support, information and mutual assistance for persons with keratoconus, primarily in the United Kingdom and in particular: a. the encouragement and promotion of mutual support and cooperation between people with keratoconus. b. the encouragement, stimulation and promotion of interest, education and research into and concerning keratoconus generally. c. establishment, maintenance and support of communication with people with keratoconus generally, and also similar or related groups, associations and charities. d. establishing and maintaining communication with and representing the interests of the Group to those dealing with the treatment and management of keratoconus, including medical and healthcare services, suppliers of contact lenses and related products, suppliers of assistive technology, providers of legal, benefits or welfare services, and advisors on coping and independent living techniques. e. support, cooperation and assistance, whether voluntary, by fundraising or otherwise for and with research projects into aspects of keratoconus and contact lens development. f. combating discrimination against those with less than 20/20 vision stop