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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 has significantly improved the quality of life for individuals with vision impairments. As we observe Disability Pride Month, it’s important to examine how ADA compliance has enhanced accessibility for people with low vision, blindness, and other visual disabilities.

Things looking blurry? It might be time to visit an eye doctor. Read on for tips and information about finding the perfect pair of glasses.

June is Cataract Awareness Month, a time when older adults are advised to pause and learn more about a common degenerative eye condition that typically appears in individuals starting around age 60, when proteins in the lens of the eye begin to break down resulting in a hazy appearance over time. Cataracts affect about 70% of adults by age 75, and recent data indicate more than 17% of adults above the age of 40 have at least an early form of cataract in one or both eyes. (UNC School of Medicine)

Seasonal allergies have arrived. Read on for symptom relief and to learn about preventing possible flare-ups in the future.

Watching the celestial event safely is possible with the right equipment and some preparation.