What does the phrase “FDA approved” really mean? According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), “FDA does not develop or test products before approving them. Instead, FDA experts...
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Ultimately, Jessa decided on the only FDA approved therapeutic cross-linking treatment to slow the progression of her keratoconus…
“Brandon Williams sat in his usual seat near the back of the Ravens’ meeting room, but something was wrong. The dry-erase board down front had dissolved into a blur of...
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Confidence can be described as a belief in one's self and one's ability to succeed. Following the FDA approval of corneal cross-linking over two years ago, we have heard many...
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As a child, Cedric endured a number of life-threatening illnesses and overcame them against all odds, graduating high school in 2011 and finding a job that he loves. However, Cedric’s...
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WCVB recently highlighted the family’s journey with keratoconus, including Michael and Angelo’s decision to receive FDA-approved corneal cross-linking, a treatment that was not available when their mom was navigating her treatment options.
Shanice, a semi-professional football player, isn’t letting keratoconus stop her from stepping onto the field this upcoming season. As a tight end for the Richmond Black Widows, Shanice worried that...
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*The number of insurance carriers covering cross-linking and the number of covered lives listed here have been updated as of September 25th 2018. To view the current list of insurance...
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Insurance coverage for cross-linking is a hot topic among the keratoconus community. Understanding all of the specifics can be confusing. In this blog, we answer your most frequently asked questions....
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World Keratoconus Day is fast approaching – join Avedro and other members of the keratoconus community to spread the word and raise awareness! What is World KC Day? World Keratoconus...
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