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By: Chris Morris, MSPAS, PA-C, Behavioral Health Consultant
Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness among older adults in the United States. More than half of all Americans have cataracts by the time they reach 80 years old.
June is Cataract Awareness Month. Did you know that more than 22.3 million Americans have cataracts? Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness among older adults in the United States. More than half of all Americans have cataracts by the time they reach 80 years old.
What is a cataract?
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens that blocks or alters the passage of light into the eye. Cataracts may cause your vision to become blurry or dim as the cataract stops light from correctly passing through to your retina.
Risk Factors
There is no known cause for cataracts, as they typically develop with age. Several risk factors include:
Symptoms
Cataracts do not cause pain or redness. Common symptoms include:
If you notice any of these changes to your eyesight, tell your primary care physician or Landmark provider. Or, if you have an eye doctor, make an appointment to see them.
By: Chris Morris, MSPAS, PA-C, Behavioral Health Consultant
Home-based medical care may be the winning prescription for our growing senior population.
Optum Care Network — Kansas and Missouri has teamed up with Landmark to deliver in-home medical care to members with multiple chronic conditions.