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Keratoconus Journey: Cedric

December 3, 2021February 13, 2018 by Lauren

Considered a “failure to thrive” infant when he was born, Cedric was only given a 10% chance to live by his doctors. Cedric was taken in by one of his attending nurses who made him a part…

Categories KC Journeys, Lynn Gray Tags male, Teen, Young Adult

Keratoconus Journey: Amritpal

December 3, 2021December 19, 2017 by Lauren

Amritpal’s interest in the field of eye health began with a personal battle to preserve his own vision. In 2014, Amritpal was taking a simple vision exam during his driver’s test when he discovered…

Categories KC Journeys, Lynn Gray Tags male, Teen, Young Adult

Keratoconus Journey: Jessa

December 3, 2021October 20, 2017 by Lauren

When Jessa was in eighth grade she began to experience difficulties with her vision. While she had worn contact lenses for a few years, some things began to look “funny” and out of focus. Jessa’s…

Categories KC Journeys, Lynn Gray Tags Female, Teen, Young Adult

Keratoconus Journey: Max

December 3, 2021August 2, 2017 by Lauren

Max was just a typical 15-year-old from Columbus, Ohio when his eye health changed forever. It started with a routine optometrist visit with his older sister, Morgan, to pick up a new…

Categories KC Journeys, Lynn Gray Tags male, Teen, Young Adult

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Introducing the iLink® Copay Savings Program

Feb 24, 2022

Are you or a loved one living with progressive keratoconus and currently considering your potential treatment options? If your doctor has recommended iLink® FDA-approved corneal cross-linking— the first and only FDA-approved therapeutic treatment that stiffens the...

Keratoconus Journey: Derek

Aug 17, 2022

Derek is an avid outdoor enthusiast who loves adventure! Growing up, he spent the majority of his childhood hiking, hunting, camping, and idolizing his father who was in the United States Air Force. Derek knew at a young age he also wanted to serve his country and...

Keratoconus Journey: Karolyn

Jul 27, 2022

Working as an emergency room nurse, Karolyn is accustomed to evaluating and treating a wide range of illnesses and injuries. However, when she began to experience blurry and worsening vision that made it difficult to drive and see at a distance, Karolyn found herself...

Santa Barbara News-Press: Surgical Specialist Performs FDA-Approved Treatment for Progressive Keratoconus

Jul 20, 2022

“The [iLink​​Ⓡ cross-linking] procedure is FDA-approved, and there is broad commercial insurance coverage for the procedure. It is important to diagnose keratoconus early (starting at late teens) and receive treatment if progression is noted as soon as possible”...

Deseret News: He Has a Rare Eye Disease That Threatens His Eyesight. Now, He Wants to Be an Air Force Pilot

Jul 11, 2022

Derek always wanted to be a pilot in the armed forces and joined the ROTC to help secure a position in the Air Force. However, his dream seemed to be in jeopardy when he learned that he was living with progressive keratoconus during his flight certification. This...

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Photrexa® Viscous (riboflavin 5’-phosphate in 20% dextran ophthalmic solution) and Photrexa® (riboflavin 5’-phosphate ophthalmic solution) are used with the KXL® System in corneal cross-linking to treat eyes in which the cornea, the clear dome shaped surface that covers the front of the eye, has been weakened from the progression of the disease keratoconus or following refractive surgery, a method for correcting or improving your vision.

 

Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Ulcerative keratitis, a potentially serious eye infection, can occur. Your doctor should monitor defects in the outermost corneal layer of the eye for resolution.

 

The most common ocular side effect is haze. Other ocular side effects include inflammation, fine white lines, dry eye, disruption of surface cells, eye pain, light sensitivity, reduced sharpness of vision, and blurred vision. The risk information provided here is not comprehensive. To learn more, talk to your healthcare provider.

 

Go to Prescribing Info to obtain the FDA-approved product labeling.

You are encouraged to report all side effects to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.