What is keratoconus?The disease that Álvaro Ballero's vision reduced by 15%
Do you scratch your eyes a lot?Be careful with the keratocono, the disease that partially blinds Álvaro Ballero.
The winner of the first Chilean reality.
Ballero explained that, for the moment, the only way that has been able to correct its vision, was through the use rigid contact lenses, which must change every two years.
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What is keratoconus?
It is a degenerative disease that affects the cornea in the eyes.Over time, the fabric is weakened by what is deforms, it goes from being spherical to look more like a cone.
This weakening of the cornea produces vision problems that can lead to an important degree of blindness.It is common to appear in both ocular balloons and that affects them in different degrees.
In the case of Ballero, the face explained that his view is limited in a “15% between my two eyes.The right sees 10% and the left 20% ".
At the moment, the only form of view of the view that people with keratocono can access through the use of rigid contact lenses.Depending on each case, the possible solution is analyzed, but the severity of the disease can lead to a cornea transplantation.
For exchico reality, only with its rigid lenses can recover 95% of the vision, so, for the moment, it rules out to undergo major surgery.
Why does it occur?
There is a genetic factor, as relatives with the same disease, but the most documented risk factor so far is to rub the eyes very strong.
The cases of people with allergy, who wear contacts of contacts not well adapted or people with chronic eye irritation, are those who would have the greatest risk.
Symptoms
It usually appears between 15 and 25 years, and symptoms progress with the advancement of the disease.You must be attentive to:
This article is designed to inform and does not intend to give medical advice or solutions.Always ask your doctor or specialist if you have doubts about your health or before starting a treatment.
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