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Keratoconus Journey: Dione

November 23, 2021March 17, 2020 by Lauren

Dione had been living in a “haze” of blurry vision since she was 18 years old. She tried a variety of contact lenses hoping they would help her to see better. However, it wasn’t until 2011, when she received an unexpected diagnosis…

Categories KC Journeys, Lauren McGuiggan Tags Adult, male, Young Adult

Keratoconus Journey: Sarah

November 23, 2021March 17, 2020 by Lauren

As a small child, Sarah underwent unrelated eye surgery and wore glasses for years to correct her nearsightedness. With her complicated eye history, Sylvia was diligent about Sarah receiving alternating annual ophthalmologist…

Categories KC Journeys, Lauren McGuiggan Tags Adult, Female, Young Adult

Keratoconus Journey: Kyle L.

November 23, 2021March 17, 2020 by Lauren

For nearly two decades, Kyle’s rare corneal disease slowed down the busy engineer and avid traveler. He often wondered if he would require a corneal transplant, until a fluke allergic reaction forced him to visit a corneal specialist.

Categories KC Journeys, Lauren McGuiggan Tags Adult, male, Young Adult

Keratoconus Journey: Andre

November 23, 2021January 29, 2020 by Lauren

For years, Andre wore glasses to help with his nearsightedness, but in his early 30s, he began to notice his vision getting slightly worse. As an active and inquisitive person, he wanted know more about what was causing the change…

Categories KC Journeys, Lauren McGuiggan Tags Adult, male, Young Adult

Keratoconus Journey: Mike H.

November 23, 2021January 28, 2020 by Lauren

Uncomfortable with putting contact lenses in his eyes, for years Mike opted to wear glasses to help correct his vision. Over time, Mike noticed that the glasses were no longer helping him see…

Categories KC Journeys, Lauren McGuiggan Tags Adult, male, Young Adult

My Family’s Journey with Keratoconus

November 23, 2021January 23, 2020 by Katie DeRouen

Growing up, I thought I had perfect vision. I didn’t wear glasses or contacts and my doctors never noticed anything problematic with my eyes…

Categories Katie DeRouen, KC Journeys Tags Adult, male, Young Adult

Keratoconus Journey: Kenny

November 23, 2021January 23, 2020 by Lauren

At the age of 32, Kenny’s optometrist told him his vision was rapidly deteriorating, but his fear of eye drops, contacts, and medical procedures stopped him from visiting a specialist…

Categories KC Journeys, Lauren McGuiggan Tags Adult, male, Young Adult

Keratoconus Journey: Brent

November 23, 2021September 11, 2019 by Lauren

Brent is not known for slowing down when things get tough. As a personal trainer, he tends to power through. He’s accustomed to encouraging his clients to do the same, but when he began having trouble…

Categories KC Journeys, Lauren McGuiggan Tags Adult, male, Young Adult

Keratoconus Journey: Baylen

November 23, 2021August 8, 2019 by Lauren

In 5th grade, Baylen started wearing a contact lens in his left eye to correct for his nearsightedness. While the contact seemed to manage the vision issues he was facing at the time, it wasn’t until…

Categories KC Journeys, Lynn Gray Tags Adult, male, Young Adult

Keratoconus Journey: Adam

November 23, 2021May 15, 2019 by Lauren

When he had first heard of cross-linking, Adam was initially terrified. However, he knew that he could no longer put up with the pain and frustration of dealing with contact lenses…

Categories KC Journeys, Lauren McGuiggan Tags Adult, male, Young Adult
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Cross-Linking FAQ: Does Corneal Cross-Linking Help Vision?

Oct 4, 2021

If you’re considering corneal cross-linking to treat your progressive keratoconus, you likely have a list of questions you’ve discussed with your doctor or researched online. We want to help you feel as prepared and as comfortable as possible going into your procedure...

Your Guide to Recovering from iLink FDA-Approved Cross-Linking

Aug 25, 2021

After conducting all of your research and confirming your doctor performs iLink FDA-approved cross-linking to slow or halt the progression of your progressive keratoconus – now what? First, you should be proud that you are taking steps towards prioritizing your...

Should You Seek a Second Opinion Before Receiving Cross-Linking?

Aug 18, 2021

With so much information available at our fingertips – from physicians, family and friends, and the internet – finding a treatment path that is right for you may seem overwhelming. For those living with progressive keratoconus, solutions and treatments can...

Curious About Insurance Coverage for Cross-Linking? Here’s What to Know!

Aug 11, 2021

We all know that health insurance coverage can be a pain to navigate, regardless of the situation! But it shouldn’t be when it comes to covering your cross-linking procedure to slow or halt the progression of your keratoconus. Even though more than 95% of the...

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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.