06/01/2026
It is here - Happy June! DYK: June is heavily scheduled with eye health and safety observance dates:
1) Cataract Awareness Month (a dedication to educating the public about symptoms, prevention, and successful treatments like cataract surgery)
2) National Eyewear Day: (June 6 focuses on the importance of prescription glasses and frames for vision correction)
3) International Albinism Awareness Day: June 13 seeks to raise awareness about ocular albinism.
4) "Helen Keller Deafblind Awareness Week" (Late June): Honors the legacy of Helen Keller while advocating for individuals who live with both vision and hearing loss.