Seniors: Clear Your Vision This June: It's Cataract Awareness Month!
It's Cataract Awareness Month, a great time to learn about protecting your vision as you age!
Hi there! I'm Jessalyn Pito, your dedicated Senior Insurance Maven. I want to have a heart-to-heart about something really important—your eye health. June is Cataract Awareness Month, the perfect time to learn about protecting your vision as you age.
Did you know cataracts are a leading cause of vision loss worldwide? They occur when the normally clear lens of your eye becomes cloudy, disrupting the light path and causing blurry vision, faded colors, and difficulty seeing in low light. While cataracts are a natural part of aging, affecting over 70% of adults by age 75, they can develop earlier due to various factors.