Hudson Valley, NY Doctors Offer Free Cataract Screening during National Cataract Awareness Month
NEW WINDSOR, N.Y., Aug. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In recognition of Cataract Awareness Month, Highland Ophthalmology Associates (highlandophthalmology.com), in New Windsor, NY, will be offering free Cataract Screenings during the month of August, 2010. Highland Ophthalmology Associates highly encourages anyone at risk to participate in their Cataract Awareness Program.
“Cataracts are the leading cause of visual loss in Americans 65 and older,” said Mary Davidian, M.D. fellowship trained cornea specialist at Highland Ophthalmology. “This month, learn how to recognize the symptoms, find treatment, and educate others on this common - but treatable - eye condition.”
What is a Cataract? A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens of the eye, the same part of the eye responsible for focusing light and enabling you to see sharp and clear images. Aside from the normal aging process, additional causes for developing cataracts include eye injury, previous eye surgery, the use [...]
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