Stephen Curry is sharing his experience with keratoconus, an eye condition that causes blurry vision, to encourage others to prioritize regular eye screenings.

NBA All-Star Stephen Curry has revealed he lives with keratoconus (KC), a progressive eye disease that causes the cornea to thin and bulge into an irregular cone shape. Curry was diagnosed with the condition at age 29 after his then-general manager, Bob Myers, noticed him squinting during games and suggested he get his eyes checked. Since receiving his diagnosis, Curry has used corrective lenses to manage his vision and now advocates for early detection through regular eye exams.

Diagnosis and Symptoms

Before his diagnosis, Curry was unaware that his vision was distorted, having adapted to his condition over time. Symptoms of keratoconus can include blurry or distorted vision, light sensitivity, nighttime halos, and frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions. Curry noted that after finding the correct lens prescription, he experienced a significant improvement in his vision and was able to stop squinting and experiencing related headaches. According to Randy McLaughlin, an associate professor of clinical ophthalmology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the condition can worsen if left untreated. Treatment options often include rigid gas permeable or scleral contact lenses, as well as a medical therapy called corneal cross-linking, which aims to stop the disease from progressing.

Raising Awareness

Curry has partnered with Glaukos for the 'Could it be KC?' campaign to promote awareness of the condition and the importance of annual eye exams. As part of this effort, he participated in an educational event at Madison Park Primary in Oakland on September 23, 2026, where he introduced a picture book titled 'Eye on the Ball.' The book is designed to help children understand eye health and reduce the stigma associated with visiting an eye doctor. Curry emphasizes that undiagnosed vision issues can create unnecessary hurdles for students and workers, and he encourages anyone who feels something is wrong with their vision to seek a professional screening.