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Keratoconus Journey: Levi

Dec 15, 2022

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. Each day that his vision worsened, his passion for music started to slip away and he grew fearful of losing his...

Keratoconus Glossary: Key Terms to Know

Dec 9, 2022

With so many unfamiliar words and phrases associated with progressive keratoconus, it might be difficult to keep them all straight! You may be curious what keratoconus is, what the different types of lenses and treatment options are, what the tests you may be...

Finding Beauty Through Darkness: My Journey of Becoming an Artist With Keratoconus

Dec 5, 2022

At 51 years old, I’ve been living with keratoconus for a long time. When I was very young and carefree, I did not have a second thought about my vision other than the fact that I needed to start wearing glasses like everyone else. I never expected when I went in for a...

Emily’s Keratoconus Journey, Part 2: After iLink®

Nov 30, 2022

Having struggled with vision issues since she was in the eighth grade, Emily eventually learned that she was living with progressive keratoconus. Emily’s eye disease began to impact her work as a first-grade teacher when she experienced debilitating headaches that...

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