Today I was reading the May 2009 edition of Reader's Digest where they talk about Keratoconus (pronounced KEHR-uhtoh-KOH-nus). According to Wikipedia, it is a degenerative disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than its normal gradual curve. Serious cases could cause you to become almost blind.
Causes are unknown, but according to Reader's Digest, it seems that in some cases, wearing contact lenses for too long a time, or a habit of rubbing your eyes vigorously could cause this, as it may cause structural changes within the cornea. According to Wikipedia though, it seems that the treatment for Keratoconus also involves a special type of contact lens. Hmm...
This brought back memories. I remember some time back, I have a friend whose eyes went into "some trouble". Cause of reason. Contact lenses.
I know many people, especially girls, like to wear contact lenses. However, before you think about vanity, think about your eyes first. Becoming almost blind is no joke, and is too high a price to pay for vanity. Wearing contact lenses for too long could also cause your eyes to be starved of oxygen, causing your cornea to lose its transparency. This is especially true if you're staring at a computer screen in an air-conditioned office.
Treat your eyes well. It's your window to the world.
2 comments:
For the mildest form of keratoconus, eyeglasses or soft contact lenses may help. But as the disease progresses and the cornea thins and becomes increasingly more irregular in shape, glasses or soft contacts no longer provide adequate vision correction.
Thanks for your comment. I was wondering how wearing content lens will help in a disease that may be caused by wearing contact lens for too long a time. :)
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