Prevent Blindness is once again using its platform to promote eye safety, by declaring the month of June as Cataracts Awareness Month. As VMAIL previously reported, the organization states that more than 25 million Americans are estimated to have cataract, a clouding of the eye's lens, which blocks or changes the passage of light into the eye. While cataracts are caused by changes related to aging, other factors such as the use of steroids, diabetes, prolonged exposure to UV and metabolic disorders may also contribute to their formation. While there is no proven way to prevent cataracts as of yet, the National Eye Institute (NEI) urges people to make some lifestyle changes that can delay the progression of cataracts. In an effort to promote awareness to their patients outside the exam room, ECPs across the nation have shared various educational posts to their followers on social media. Here is a small compilation of some of those posts. Read More.