More than 22 million Americans age 40 and older have cataract, a
clouding of the eye’s lens which blocks or changes the passage of light
into the eye. According to the National Eye Institute, by age 80, more
than half of all Americans will either have a cataract or have had
cataract surgery. That's why Prevent Blindness America declared June as Cataract Awareness Month
and provides free information to the public on everything from cataract
basics to tips on what to expect from cataract surgery through its
dedicated web page at
preventblindness.org/cataractor its toll free number at (800) 331-2020. And, as part of its new
Healthy Eyes Educational Series, PBA offers a specific online module on cataract including a presentation guide and Power Point presentation.
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