<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/newsroom/story/cataract_awareness_month_2026.html" dsn="news"><pubDate>06/10/2026</pubDate><title>Understanding cataracts during Cataract Awareness Month</title><summary>June is Cataract Awareness Month. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. This is why it is important to remain up to date on eye screenings and preventative care, as cataracts are often easier to treat early in the process.</summary><author>Krystle Gabele</author><image><img src="/newsroom/_binaries/Untitled%20design-32.png" alt="placeholder"/></image><tags><tag>NTERI</tag></tags></item>