June is set aside to raise awareness about cataracts, a prevalent eye condition that often has a simple solution.<\/p>\n
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Henry David Thoreau once wrote that \u201cThe eye is the jewel of the body.\u201d \u00a0Just like an owner of a precious jewel will take careful steps to ensure the safeguarding of that jewel, we too should do everything necessary to preserve and protect our eyesight and clear vision. \u00a0In particular, the month of June is set aside to raise awareness about cataracts, a prevalent eye condition that often has a simple solution. \u00a0Here are answers to three common questions about cataracts.<\/span><\/p>\n When light enters the eye, one of the structures it passes through is called the lens, which focuses light onto the retina. \u00a0The function of the lens is critical for having clear vision. \u00a0As we age, the lens can become cloudy and cause one\u2019s vision to become blurry. \u00a0If this occurs in both eyes at the same time, blindness will occur. <\/span><\/p>\n In the United States, over 20 million individuals suffer from cataracts at any given time. \u00a0This represents about 17% of adults over the age of 40. \u00a0It is very likely that you or someone you know has experienced cataracts at some point in his or her life.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat is a cataract and how big of a problem is it?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Is there anything I can do to prevent getting cataracts?<\/b><\/h3>\n