𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

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.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
- 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀: Many are unaware they have keratoconus until vision severely worsens.
- 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Options like corneal crosslinking and specialized lenses can slow progression.
- 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱: Provides emotional support and community for individuals living with keratoconus.
- 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: Fuels advancements in care and treatment.
- 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 & 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀: Increases understanding to prevent late-stage complications.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀:
- 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, let’s spread awareness and hope!

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