EyeconX Ideas! - Ophthalmologists Advise Seniors to Be Aware of the Dangers of Ignoring Cataract Symptoms http://ideas.eyeconx.net/story.php?title=ophthalmologists-advise-seniors-to-be-aware-of-the-dangers-of-ignoring-cataract-symptoms In support of Cataract Awareness Month in August, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is urging seniors and their caregivers to be aware of the dangers of ignoring the symptoms of cataracts, a leading cause of visual impairment that will affect more than half of all Americans by the time they are 80 years old. Delaying diagnosis and treatment of age-related cataracts can increase seniors' risk o... Thu, 08 Aug 2013 14:00:46 EDT en