Posted in: AugustAugust is Cataract Awareness Month

A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of your eye. Looking through a cloudy lens is like trying to see through a frosty or fogged-up window. Clouded vision can make it more difficult to read, drive a car—especially at night—or see the expression on a friend's face. Cataracts commonly affect distance vision and cause problems with glare. They generally don't cause irritation or pain.

Most cataracts develop slowly and at first don't disturb your eyesight. But as the clouding progresses, the cataract eventually interferes with your vision. Early on, stronger lighting and eyeglasses can help you deal with vision problems, but if impaired vision jeopardizes your normal lifestyle, you might need surgery. Cataract removal is generally a safe, effective procedure, but costs $3,000 to $5,000 on average.

Through Mayo Clinic Embody Health, Total Well-Being’s clients can learn ways in which they can help prevent the onset of cataracts in their employees. This information empowers employees to make responsible decisions surrounding their health and well-being. The Mayo Clinic Embody Health Portal addresses the importance of regular eye exams along with the impact that smoking, eating a balanced diet, using sun protection, and monitoring other health problems can have on slowing or preventing the development of cataracts.

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