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  • Understanding Insurance Coverage for Cross-Linking in the U.S.

    Insurance coverage for cross-linking is a hot topic among the keratoconus community. Understanding all of the specifics can be confusing. In this blog, we answer your most frequently asked questions.
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  • Curious About Insurance Coverage for Cross-Linking? Here’s What to Know!

    We all know that health insurance coverage can be a pain to navigate, regardless of the situation! To help clear up any confusion, we’re highlighting everything you need to know about insurance coverage for iLink® FDA-approved cross-linking.
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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/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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.