๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ โ ๐ก๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ
On this day, we unite globally to raise awareness about keratoconus, a progressive eye condition where the cornea thins and takes on a cone-like shape, leading to distorted vision. Early detection and treatment are crucial for preserving eyesight and improving quality of life.
๐ช๐ต๐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐:
- ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐น๐ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ด๐ป๐ผ๐๐ถ๐: Many are unaware they have keratoconus until vision severely worsens.
- ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐น๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐: Options like corneal crosslinking and specialized lenses can slow progression.
- ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ: Provides emotional support and community for individuals living with keratoconus.
- ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต: Fuels advancements in care and treatment.
- ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ & ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐: Increases understanding to prevent late-stage complications.
๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐:
- Affects approximately 1 in 1,000 people worldwide; higher prevalence in South Asia and India.
- Usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood.
- Genetic factors play a role; family history found in 6-8% of cases.
- Preventive care includes avoiding eye rubbing, UV protection, allergy management, and regular eye exams.
Together, letโs spread awareness and hope!
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