Cataract Awareness & Risk Factors
Posted Thursday, August 6, 2015Approximately 22 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts. In fact, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness globally. August is Cataract Awareness Month a national focus dedicated on shedding light and educating the public on the most common eye disease. This guide is intended to help educate your patients on what cataracts are, facts, risk factors, symptoms and preventive measures they can take to decrease their risk.