There are several keratoconus community forums and message boards online that we encourage you to participate in to better understand keratoconus, FDA-approved cross-linking and other treatment options. These are the most common places that patients go to seek out information about their diagnosis and build relationships with members of the keratoconus community.
We encourage you to join these groups and participate in the conversation.
Following is a list of resources we have assembled for current or prospective patients and their families. If you have a specific medical question, it is best to consult your physician.
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With the help of his doctors and corneal cross-linking, Gage is happy to be living on campus and being able to experience college the way he had always envisioned…
As an airplane mechanic, Nic depends on his eyesight to inspect and repair airplanes. However, when his vision began to fail, he needed to find a “fix” for that as well…
Visit the Patient FAQ Section to learn more.
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Visit the Cross-Linking Section to learn more.
You can find more information from the National Keratoconus Foundation.
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Growing up with vision issues, Gage assumed everyone saw the world like he did. It wasn't until the summer before his freshman year of college that he realized something was wrong. Read Gage's #KCJournye today! www.livingwithkeratoconus.com/kc-journeys/keratoconus-journey-gage/
Keratoconus Journey: Gage | Living with Keratoconus
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With the help of his doctors and corneal cross-linking, Gage is happy to be living on campus and being able to experience college the way he had always envisioned."As a result of cross-linking, it helped halt the progression of the disease. But it also helped me to be fit for better contacts." - Shanice Cole, tight end for the Black Widows @rvaBlackWidows, discussing #LivingWithKC and finding an appropriate contact #lens fit ow.ly/4rDE50jAYxW
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An eye treatment called cross-linking helps a Richmond athlete stay in the game."I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to continue my education on time and being able to look towards my future without fear." - Gage on #LivingWithKC and being a college student. www.livingwithkeratoconus.com/kc-journeys/keratoconus-journey-gage/
Insurance update - Emblem Health is now covering #crosslinking! www.livingwithkeratoconus.com/is-cross-linking-right-for-me/is-cross-linking-covered-by-insurance/
Is Cross-Linking Covered by Insurance? | Living with Keratoconus
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The number of companies that provide cross-linking insurance coverage is growing. Get the latest list of insurers that have policies here.Growing up with vision issues, Gage assumed everyone saw the world like he did. It wasn't until the summer before his freshman year of college that he realized something was wrong. Read Gage's #KCJournye today! https://t.co/9UQnxCd8Ab
"As a result of cross-linking, it helped halt the progression of the disease. But it also helped me to be fit for better contacts." - Shanice Cole, tight end for the Black Widows @rvaBlackWidows #LivingWithKC https://t.co/gCoob7a67x
Insurance update - Emblem Health is now covering #crosslinking! https://t.co/B5stNJdheA
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