Organizations Also Launch Social Media Donation Program to Support Prevent Blindness and Broaden Patients' Access to Cataract Surgery and Care During June's Cataract Awareness Month
Treatment options include cataract surgery, which is one of the most effective and common medical procedures with an overall success rate of 99 percent when performed in appropriate settings.2 Approximately four million cataract surgeries are performed each year in
"As a leader in eye health, Bausch + Lomb is proud to raise awareness of this incredibly common eye condition and its treatment options, particularly following the interruptions seen in routine medical healthcare as a result of the pandemic," said
Throughout June, Bausch + Lomb and Prevent Blindness will post content on their social media pages to share facts and helpful information about cataracts and cataract surgery. Bausch + Lomb will also donate
"As the population in America continues to age, the number of cataract cases are projected to increase by 50 percent to 38.5 million by 2032,5" said
For information on cataracts, visit the Prevent Blindness website at https://preventblindness.org/cataract/. For a listing of vision care organizations and services that provide financial assistance programs in English or Spanish, visit https://preventblindness.org/vision-care-financial-assistance-information/.
About Cataracts and Cataract Surgery
A cataract is the clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye most commonly caused by aging.6 An ophthalmic surgeon removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear, artificial implant called an intraocular lens (IOL).7 According to the
About Prevent Blindness
Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening and training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, Prevent Blindness is committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, visit us at preventblindness.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business of
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Rose-Nussbaumer J , Ramanathan S. Anxiety in patients undergoing cataract surgery: a pre- and postoperative comparison. Clin Ophthalmol. 2017;11:1979-1986. Published 2017 Nov 10. doi:10.2147/OPTH.S146135. - Prevent Blindness. Retrieved from: https://preventblindness.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Future_of_Vision_final_0.pdf Accessed
May 6, 2021 . American Academy of Ophthalmology . Retrieved from https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-are-cataracts. AccessedMarch 20, 2021 .American Academy of Ophthalmology . Retrieved from https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-cataract-surgery. AccessedApril 2, 2021 .- National Eye Institute Website. Retrieved from https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/cataracts/cataract-surgery. Accessed
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