
A keratoconus diagnosis can trigger a range of emotions for you and your family, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the condition. You may feel confused, frustrated, and scared or unsure of the future…
A keratoconus diagnosis can trigger a range of emotions for you and your family, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the condition. You may feel confused, frustrated, and scared or unsure of the future…
Here in the Living with KC community, we hope to clear up some confusion around COVID-19 and your eye health. Keep reading to learn ways to help prevent yourself from contracting the virus…
Mississippi Braves broadcaster Chris Harris overcame keratoconus to thrive in the booth. He discusses his journey living with disease, undergoing cross-linking, and life after the procedure.
During their initial appointment, the corneal specialist explained that 5-15% of people with Down syndrome also have keratoconus and recommended that Sarah consider FDA-approved corneal cross-linking…
Our environment has a big impact on our eye health and every season brings new challenges. Winter produces extreme conditions, including frigid temps, whipping winds, dry air…
Let’s be honest, self-esteem can be tricky – some days you have it, and some days you just don’t. For those living with keratoconus, the condition can add another layer of complexity…
Every January, people come up with resolutions they want to stick with throughout the next year. But it doesn’t have to be a new year to make positive changes in your life, especially when it comes to taking care of your eyes.
In the United States, a rare disease is defined as a condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people. Keratoconus, a progressive eye condition in which the cornea weakens and thins over time…
After being diagnosed with keratoconus, the first thing many patients do is meet with their doctor to determine the best treatment plan…
A keratoconus diagnosis can be scary and leave someone with more questions than answers. For anyone who is living with a chronic condition or who has received an unexpected diagnosis recently…
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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.