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August is Cataract Awareness Month.  A Cataract is when your eye's natural lens becomes cloudy.  Proteins in your lens break down and cause things to look blurry, hazy or cloudy.  ​Inside our eyes, we have a natural lens. The lens bends (refracts) light rays that come into the eye to help us see. The lens should be clear.  If you have a cataract, your lens has become cloudy. It is like looking through a foggy or dusty car windshield. Things look blurry, hazy or less colorful with a cataract.

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Watch the YouTube video to learn more:

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The American Academy of Ophthalmology, provides a more in depth analysis on the symptoms and treatment for cataract on their website linked here.

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If you believe that you have a cataract, consult with your eye doctor to schedule an retinal examination.

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Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology

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By Dietra Myers