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August is Cataract Awareness Month

Cataract - close-up of the eye

Do you know that 20.5 million Americans aged 40 and older have a cataract?  Cataracts – the leading cause of blindness worldwide - cloud the eye's naturally clear lens, preventing the passage of light rays needed for vision.  Although cataracts usually develop as part of the aging process, they can also result from:

The following resources will help you understand how cataracts form and what you can do to prevent vision loss due to this treatable eye disorder.

About Cataracts

Preventing & Treating Cataracts