“Did you know that cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide? Did you know that cataracts can be treated with cataract surgery, one of the most common elective procedures in the U.S.? Did you know cataract surgery and its ability to restore vision has been associated with significant improvements in quality of life?

Well, this Cataract Awareness Month, ASCRS, the largest specialty society in the U.S. dedicated to cataract surgery education and the needs of anterior segment surgeons with input from member ophthalmologist on what they want patients to know most, has put together materials to help patients and caregivers better understand cataracts and cataract surgery.”

American Society of Cataract and Refractory Surgery  (Cataract Awareness Month | ASCRS)