Patient Resources
Keratoconus Community Networks
There are several keratoconus community forums and message boards online that we encourage you to participate in to better understand keratoconus, iLink® 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.
Here are a few groups you can join to participate in the conversation.
Resource List
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.
Advocacy
Support Groups
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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.
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.
Patient FAQs
Discover answers to the most common questions surrounding cross-linking
Visit the Cross-Linking Section to learn more.
Top Questions to Ask Your Eye Doctor
Keratoconus
Learn more about this rare eye condition
View our Living with Keratoconus Patient Brochure.
Keratoconus
Learn more about this minimally invasive procedure
Visit the Cross-Linking Section to learn more.
Explore Our Keratoconus Infographic
Corneal cross-linking provides patients a much-needed option to treat this debilitating disease. Patients suffering from progressive keratoconus can now receive a therapeutic treatment that has been rigorously tested and approved.”
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![“I learned about iLink® from my doctors, and it really changed my outlook because there was something I could do about [my progressive keratoconus].” - Ryan, age 23
Ryan and his doctor, Dr. Duna Raoof of NVision, spoke to the Mission Viejo Newspaper to discuss their experiences with keratoconus and the iLink® FDA-approved cross-linking procedure. Read the article today - Link in bio!
The iLink cross-linking procedure may not be right for everyone. Ulcerative keratitis, a potentially serious eye infection, can occur. Your doctor should monitor defects in the outermost corneal layer of the eye for resolution. Visit https://www.livingwithkeratoconus.com/isi/ for Important Safety Information.](https://www.livingwithkeratoconus.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
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