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NBC Boston: Local Man Receives Only FDA Approved Therapeutic Treatment for Progressive Keratoconus

November 24, 2021July 2, 2019 by Lauren

After more than 10 years, Sherri learned the true reason behind her son’s vision and attention issues – he was living with a rare eye disease called keratoconus…

Categories Blog, Lauren McGuiggan

Test Your Keratoconus Knowledge: Seven Important Facts

November 24, 2021June 26, 2019 by Grace Lytle
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Getting to Know Your Eye Care Professionals

November 24, 2021May 24, 2019 by Grace Lytle
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Avedro Reaches Reimbursement Milestone for Its FDA-Approved Procedure for Progressive Keratoconus

November 24, 2021May 7, 2019 by Lauren
Categories Blog, Lauren McGuiggan

Dry Eye – What You Need to Know About Symptoms and Treatment Options

November 24, 2021April 25, 2019 by Grace Lytle

While dry eye is a condition that many people experience on a daily basis, it is also a common symptom for those who are living with keratoconus…

Categories Blog, Grace Lytle

Today.com: After a decade of poor vision, teen learned he had a rare eye disease

November 24, 2021April 24, 2019 by Lauren

After more than 10 years, Sherri learned the true reason behind her son’s vision and attention issues – he was living with a rare eye disease called keratoconus…

Categories Blog, Lauren McGuiggan

Video Journal: One Woman Shares Her Cross-Linking Journey

November 24, 2021April 12, 2019 by Lauren

Bekah was diagnosed with keratoconus when she was 36 after she failed her vision exam at the DMV. Similar to others who are diagnosed with this condition, Bekah didn’t know anyone who was living with keratoconus…

Categories Blog, Lynn Gray

Sports Illustrated: Golden State Warrior Steph Curry Wears Contacts to Address Eye Condition

November 24, 2021April 5, 2019 by Lauren
professional athlete with keratoconus

In April 2019, Stephen (Steph) Curry, an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors, announced that he is living with keratoconus…

Categories Blog, Lauren McGuiggan

Max’s Video Series: One Family Shares Their Keratoconus Journey

November 24, 2021March 21, 2019 by Lauren
Categories Blog, Lynn Gray

Connect with the Keratoconus Community in Houston at the First Family Symposium of 2019

November 24, 2021March 13, 2019 by Lauren
Categories Blog, Lauren McGuiggan
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Contact Lenses: The Don’ts

Apr 21, 2021

It is estimated that an astounding 45 million people in the United States wear contact lenses. However, the vast majority of users don’t use their lenses properly. The outcomes can be harmful to both your lenses and your overall eye health, potentially leading to a...

The Do’s and Don’ts of Contact Lenses: The Do’s

Apr 14, 2021

Whether you wear them to improve your vision or have to be fitted for a new pair after undergoing iLink FDA-approved cross-linking for progressive keratoconus, contact lenses can play a key role in your keratoconus journey. However, while contact lenses are an...

Keratoconus Journey: Jackson

Apr 12, 2021

Jackson has had a rocky relationship with his vision for years. He tried his best to adapt to his declining vision, and even got his first pair of glasses, however his vision only continued to worsen. After struggling for over a decade, Jackson finally learned what...

Helping Others to Preserve Their Vision Through the Patient Assistance Program

Apr 8, 2021

Although there are indications that the prevalence of keratoconus may be rising, access to treatment is decreasing for many. It’s estimated that over 5 million Americans have lost their health insurance during the current coronavirus pandemic. Without insurance,...

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Photrexa® Viscous (riboflavin 5’-phosphate in 20% dextran ophthalmic solution) and Photrexa® (riboflavin 5’-phosphate ophthalmic solution) are used with the KXL® System in corneal cross-linking to treat eyes in which the cornea, the clear dome shaped surface that covers the front of the eye, has been weakened from the progression of the disease keratoconus or following refractive surgery, a method for correcting or improving your vision.

Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Ulcerative keratitis, a potentially serious eye infection, can occur. Your doctor should monitor defects in the outermost corneal layer of the eye for resolution.

The most common ocular side effect is haze. Other ocular side effects include inflammation, fine white lines, dry eye, disruption of surface cells, eye pain, light sensitivity, reduced sharpness of vision, and blurred vision. The risk information provided here is not comprehensive. To learn more, talk to your healthcare provider.

Go to Prescribing Info to obtain the FDA-approved product labeling.

You are encouraged to report all side effects to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.