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Cataract Awareness Month 2026: 5 facts you should check out

Haren Sharma

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By Haren Sharma
Published Jun 03, 2026

Cataract Awareness Month 2026

Cataract Awareness Month is observed annually throughout June to spread awareness about cataract, the leading cause of vision loss

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What is cataract

Cataract is the clouding of the eye`s natural lens caused by protein buildup, which scatters light and impairs vision

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Origin

The Cataract Awareness Month was established by Prevent Blindness, a US-based non-profit that designated the month of June to educate people about cataract

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Theme for 2026

`Caring for Vision: Clearing Cataracts Together` is the theme for this year, focusing on early detection and highly effective, modern surgical treatments

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Cases in India and the world

Cataracts affect 100 million people globally, accounting for roughly half of all blindness worldwide. In India alone, 9 million people are affected by it

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