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You may be eligible to receive up to $200 towards your non-reimbursable
copay expenses for iLink® FDA-approved cross-linking procedure.

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Keratoconus Journeys

“Baseball has been a part of my DNA since I could pick up a bat. This surgery…has given me kind of a second chance at being able to do things at a level I never thought I would be able to do.”– Chris H., broadcaster for the Mississippi BravesREAD MORE

What is keratoconus?

Commonly known as ‘KC’, keratoconus can result in significant visual impairment.

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What is cross-linking?

Corneal cross-linking is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure used to treat progressive keratoconus.

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Limits Progression of Keratoconus

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Insurance Reimbursement

The iLink® cross-linking procedure is the first and only therapeutic treatment that stiffens the cornea to slow the progression of keratoconus.

What is

Keratoconus?

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the normally round cornea thins and begins to bulge into a cone-like shape, causing distorted vision.

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What is Cross-Linking?

Corneal collagen cross-linking is a minimaly invasive outpatient procedure to slow or halt the progression of keratoconus.

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Is Cross-Linking
Right for Me?

If you are suffering from progressive keratoconus, corneal cross-linking may be right for you.

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"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."

Mary Prudden, Executive Director for the National Keratoconus Foundation

"Keratoconus, when left untreated, can result in significant deterioration of vision, and may lead to multiple corneal transplants, with the potential to adversely affect patients' quality of life."

Rajesh Rajpal, MD, See Clearly Vision, McLean, VA

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© 2022 Living with Keratoconus. Glaukos® is a registered trademark of Glaukos Corporation. iLink® is a trademark of Glaukos Corporation. Photrexa®, Photrexa® Viscous, and the KXL® system are registered trademarks of Avedro, a Glaukos company. All Rights Reserved. Glaukos Corporation.

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APPROVED USES
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.

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