NFL Star Brandon Williams' Victory Over Keratoconus: Seeing Clearly Again
For Baltimore Ravens’ defensive tackle Brandon Williams, the world was becoming increasingly blurry. Diagnosed with keratoconus, a progressive eye disease that distorts the cornea, Williams faced a challenging reality on and off the field. But thanks to a groundbreaking surgical procedure, the football star is now seeing the world through a new lens.
This remarkable turnaround not only highlights the advancements in keratoconus treatment but also serves as a beacon of hope for those battling the condition. Williams’ journey from blurred vision to clear sight is a testament to the power of modern medicine and the resilience of the human spirit.
By Childs Walker – Contact Reporter
The Baltimore Sun
Brandon Williams sat in his usual seat near the back of the Ravens’ meeting room, but something was wrong. The dry-erase board down front had dissolved into a blur of colors and squiggles. Williams squinted and blinked furiously but couldn’t bring the image into focus.
“Like I got sand in my eye almost,” the Ravens defensive tackle recalls.
Like many elite athletes, he had been able to count on near-perfect vision for most of his life. But seemingly overnight, he could not achieve this most basic of physical functions.
Williams finally went to his doctor and after a round of tests, learned he was suffering from keratoconus, a degenerative condition in which the corneas weaken and eventually bulge out, leading to blurry or distorted vision.