Keratoconus Journey: Levi
As a former lead trombonist for 10,000 Maniacs, Levi is no stranger to the spotlight. However, behind the scenes, Levi was battling progressive keratoconus.
Lauren McGuiggan
Emily’s Keratoconus Journey, Part 2: After iLink®
Emily’s optometrist recommended that she receive the iLink® FDA-approved cross-linking procedure to slow or halt the progression of her keratoconus and help preserve vision.
Shanice’s Journey to the 2022 IFAF World Championship With Progressive Keratoconus!
Shanice, 34, was diagnosed with progressive keratoconus during a routine eye exam. However, she has refused to let the disease stop her from pursuing her love of football. In July and August of 2022, Shanice competed at the 2022 IFAF World Championship as part of the U.S. Women’s National Tackle Football Team.
Emily’s Keratoconus Journey, Part 1: Before iLink®
When Emily was in the 8th grade, she noticed it was difficult for her to see the whiteboard during class. She had no idea that this was only the beginning of her vision issues that she would ultimately learn were caused by keratoconus.
Fairfax County Times (Fairfax, VA): Female Pro Football Player Overcomes Rare Eye Disease
After graduating from college, Shanice Cole wanted to enlist in the military. However, she was diagnosed with progressive keratoconus during a routine eye exam. Although her condition ultimately prevented her from joining the military, it did not stop her from pursuing her love of football. Even still, Shanice worried that her condition could impact her blossoming athletic career.
Keratoconus Journey: Jack
After being treated with the iLink® FDA-approved cross-linking procedure, Jack decided to pursue a career that specializes in diagnosing and treating keratoconus. As Jack enters his third year of optometry school at Indiana University (IU), he is continuing…
Mission Viejo News (Orange County, CA): Young Fitness Enthusiast Ryan Murphy Overcomes Rare Eye Disease
Ryan Murphy was a student at California State University, Northridge when he noticed that he was having trouble seeing the board during lectures and while driving at night. As someone who is passionate about prioritizing his health and well-being, he became worried when his vision issues started to impact his day-to-day life.
Keratoconus Journey: Christopher
At 26 years old, Christopher is unstoppable – it wasn’t until recently that Christopher and his mother, Mary, learned about progressive keratoconus and the iLink® FDA-approved cross-linking procedure.
WWAY-TV (Wilmington, NC): Whiteville Mother Advocates for Regular Eye Exams Following Progressive Keratoconus Diagnosis, Treatment
After years of vision issues, Diana learned she was living with progressive keratoconus. As a young mother, she knew she needed to treat her condition before it continued to progress and further impacted her life.
Keratoconus Journey: Derek
Derek based his entire life on becoming a pilot, but at age 25, he received unexpected news that threatened to change the trajectory of his dream: he was diagnosed with progressive keratoconus.