05/02/2026
👁️ KERATOCONUS AWARENESS
Know the causes. Protect your vision early.
🔍 What Causes Keratoconus?
-Keratoconus happens when the cornea becomes thin and weak, causing blurred and distorted vision.
Common causes & risk factors:
• Genetic (runs in families)
• Frequent or aggressive eye rubbing
• Eye allergies & chronic inflammation
⚠️ Not caused by glasses, phones, or reading
🚨 Early Warning Signs
❗ Frequent changes in eye prescription
❗ Blurry or distorted vision
❗ Double or ghost images
❗ Sensitivity to light
❗ Glare, halos & poor night vision
🛠️ How to Manage Keratoconus
✔ Early eye examination is key
✔ Stop eye rubbing
✔ Manage allergies properly
✔ Special contact lenses (RGP / scleral)
✔ Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL) to slow progression.
Early treatment = better long-term vision
⭐ Pro Tip
-If your prescription keeps changing,
don’t ignore it — get your cornea checked.
👁️✨ EARLY DIAGNOSIS = BETTER VISION OUTCOMES