Cataract Awareness Month 2026: 5 facts you should check out
Haren Sharma
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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