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Avedro's FDA Approved Cross-linking
Avedro’s cross-linking procedure is FDA-approved, clinically proven, safe and effective.
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Photrexa Viscous (riboflavin 5′-phosphate in 20% dextran ophthalmic solution) & Photrexa (riboflavin 5′-phosphate ophthalmic solution) are:
- The only FDA-approved riboflavin ophthalmic solution drugs
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- Highest quality, controlled manufacturing process
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It is estimated that...
1 Out of Every 2,000
persons in the general population have Keratoconus1
You can find more information from the National Keratoconus Foundation.
1. Kennedy R. H., Bourne W. M., Dyer J. A. A 48-year clinical and epidemiologic study of keratoconus. The American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1986;101(3):267–273. doi: 10.1016/0002-9394(86)90817-2.
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