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Makeup and Keratoconus – Tips for Keeping Your Eyes Healthy

November 24, 2021January 23, 2020 by Grace Lytle

For some, makeup is just a tool for hiding blemishes. For others, it is a hobby and a passion. Whether your morning makeup routine is three minutes or 30 minutes, applying it in a way…

Categories Blog, Grace Lytle Tags Adult, male, Young Adult

What to Know Before Using Costume Contact Lenses

November 24, 2021November 4, 2019 by Grace Lytle

Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and contemplated changing your look? Well, you’re not alone. People are often looking for ways to change their appearance, whether through a different…

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Digital Eye Strain: What to Know and How to Prevent It

November 24, 2021October 7, 2019 by Grace Lytle

Do you ever find yourself struggling to see the screen in front of you? Or needing to look away from your work on a computer to refocus your eyes?

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The Importance of Back-to-School Eye Exams

November 24, 2021September 11, 2019 by Grace Lytle

As summer fun slowly fades away and the weather begins to change, the back to school season represents a fresh start for…

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How to Protect Your Eyes This Summer

November 24, 2021July 17, 2019 by Grace Lytle

Everyone knows the importance of using sunscreen, but did you know that your eyes can also experience sun damage?

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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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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…

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What to Know About FDA Approved Treatments

November 24, 2021February 12, 2019 by Grace Lytle
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Recognizing Keratoconus in Individuals with Special Needs

November 24, 2021August 14, 2018 by Grace Lytle
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Playing Sports or Working Out With Keratoconus? Here’s What to Do!

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Playing sports and working out can be a great way to stay healthy, be competitive, spend time with family and friends, or release energy. With fall and winter sports right around the corner, and people returning to the gym after a fun summer, you’re probably ready to...

KC Experts: Dr. Ostrovsky on Down Syndrome, Keratoconus and the Importance of Early Detection

Nov 29, 2021

There are many challenges individuals can face when they are diagnosed with keratoconus. However, things can be even more difficult for someone with special needs. More than half of people with Down syndrome experience an eye disease, such as keratoconus, at some...

Keratoconus Voices: Bringing Vision into Focus

Nov 29, 2021

Vision and how we see the world is immensely important in our day-to-day life. Whether you’re a student trying to see the whiteboard, a professional football player trying to make a tackle, or a pathologist working in a lab, we all rely on our vision to be successful...

Keratoconus Journey: Steven

Nov 26, 2021

Although Steven struggled with his vision for a decade, it wasn’t until he suggested to his wife that they get a bigger television that he realized his declining eyesight was becoming problematic. After deciding to take matters into his own hands, Steven visited...

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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.