Cataract Awareness Month

June is Cataract Awareness Month: Don’t Let Blurry Vision Hold You Back

Did you know that more than 25 million Americans are currently affected by cataracts? That number is expected to rise to 38.5 million by 2032 and 45.6 million by 2050.

Cataracts develop gradually, clouding the eye’s natural lens and eventually leading to vision loss. They’re one of the most common age-related eye conditions, often going unnoticed until everyday activities like reading, driving at night, or distinguishing colors become more difficult.

To raise awareness and promote early detection, Prevent Blindness has designated June as Cataract Awareness Month, highlighting the symptoms, risk factors, and available treatment options for this vision-threatening condition.

Signs You Might Have Cataracts

• Double Vision–Cloudy lenses can scatter light and cause multiple images.
• Yellowing or Fading Colors–Colors may seem dull, and distinguishing between similar hues—like blue and purple—becomes harder.
• Poor Night Vision–Halos, glare, and difficulty seeing in low light
• Blurry or Clouded Vision–Vision may worsen to the point where prescription glasses no longer help.
• Total Vision Loss–If left untreated, cataracts can eventually lead to complete or legal blindness. Fortunately, cataract-related blindness is reversible with timely surgical intervention.

What You Can Do

If you’re noticing any of these symptoms, don’t wait—schedule a comprehensive eye exam with your eye doctor. Cataract surgery is a safe and highly effective procedure that can restore clear vision—often reducing or, in some cases, eliminating the need for glasses.

AtMcDonald Eye Associates, we’re proud to be a nationally recognized leader in vision correction. When you choose us for your cataract care, we promise to walk you through your options and deliver the life-changing results you deserve.

Don’t let cataracts cloud your future. Prioritize your vision this Cataract Awareness Month—schedule an appointment with us today!