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Staying active is great for our health, including the health of our eyes!

An active lifestyle is great for our overall health, but also specifically the health of our eyes.

The Fourth of July is coming up and most of us are looking forward to the Independence Day parades, family celebrations, backyard barbecues, and of course, fireworks.

Independence Day is coming up, and it’s a great time to reflect on—and express gratitude for—all of the precious freedoms we enjoy every day.

Staying active is great for our overall health, but it’s also good for our eye health.

Is there anything more American than hot dogs on the grill and fireworks in the sky? We all enjoy a patriotic pyrotechnics display, but fireworks are not without their risks.

Over 20 million adults age 40 and older and half of seniors 80 and older have cataracts, and that’s just in the US.

Cataracts are the world’s leading cause of blindness.

In the US alone, cataracts affect over 20 million adults 40 and older and half of all seniors age 80 and up.

Over 9,000 fireworks injuries occur each year. Many of these injuries include eye damage—sometimes permanently compromising vision!