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History of Cataract Awareness Month June is Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness and vision impairment in the world. Cataract Awareness Month was established to raise awareness about the condition’s huge global impact, with the goal of educating the public about cataracts and the importance of eye exams. Each year many organizations encourage people to learn about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment options associated with cataracts. What are cataracts? A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye. This occurs over time as a natural part of the aging process. Cataract symptoms can include: • Hazy, blurry or cloudy vision • Seeing colors as dull or faded • Light sensitivity • Difficulty seeing at night • Seeing glare and halos around lights at night There are different types of cataracts, and the recommended treatment when they become visually significant is cataract surgery.

Melatonin (an OTC supplement to help people sleep) may reduce the risks of age related macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers at Case Western Reserve Univ. School of Medicine examined to date 200,000 + people and found evidence for both the prevention of the start of AMD as well as its progression, in those who already had dry AMD, to the wet form of AMD.

Stop in and see the newest Lilly Pulitzer frames we have! Beautiful colors and shapes.

Merry Christmas from Cecil Vision Care