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Currently, more than 24 million Americans age 40 and older struggle with cataract(s), according to a report from Prevent Blindness America entitled "Vision Problems." It is the leading cause of blindness worldwide. A cataract is a clouding of the eye's lens, which blocks or changes the passage of light into the eye. Unlike many eye diseases, vision loss due to cataracts can be restored. Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the United States and has a 95 percent success rate. To educate the public on cataracts, Prevent Blindness America has declared June as Cataract Awareness Month. The national non-profit group provides free information through its dedicated web page at preventblindness.org/cataract, The following changes in your vision may be signs of cataract: 1) Blurred vision, double vision, ghost images, the sense of a film over the eyes. 2) Lights seem too dim for reading or close-up work, or you are dazzled by strong light. 3) Changing eyeglass prescriptions often. The change may not help your vision. It is possible to see the cataract in your eye. It may look like a milky or yellowish spot in the pupil (the center of your eye is typically black). "Although getting a cataract is common, it doesn't have to mean permanent vision loss," said Hugh R. Parry, president, and CEO of Prevent Blindness America. "One way to protect our vision is to make a commitment to take care of our eyes today, including getting a dilated eye exam, so we can help protect our sight for the future not just from cataract, but other eye diseases as well."

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Jun

Child Vision Awareness Month: June

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Pharmacists Planning Service, Inc sponsors Child Vision Awareness Month. It's a reminder to schedule your child's annual optometry exam. With over half of Americans needing glasses, contacts, or laser surgery to correct vision problems, the chances of your child developing sight issues at some point are about 50/50. Children with excellent sight can quickly go from good to bad over a few months. If you notice your child is complaining about not being able to read the whiteboard at school, he or she tends to hold books and other items close to their eyes or finds him or herself tripping over things he or she doesn't see, your child's eyesight may be the issue. During June, many charities nationwide offer reduced cost or free eye exams.

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Jun

Childhood Cancer Campaign Month, Intl.: June

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International Childhood Cancer Campaign Month raises awareness of the struggles of cancer-stricken children and the research needed to mitigate this disease. The Childhood Cancer Campaign Month event started in 2001 as a forum for Optimist Clubs worldwide to raise funds to cure cancer.

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Jun

Children Day, Stand For (1996): June 1

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Stand for Children Day raises awareness of childcare and safety throughout the US. Over the years, advocates have used this day to rally for reforms in child care. Fairs that focus on the health and the welfare of children are held. In some locations, advocates write petition letters and hold political roundtables. Stand for Children is an advocacy group based in the United States that was founded in 1996 during the Children’s Defense Rally in Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC. Each year various activities are held throughout the country to encourage awareness.

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Jun

Children's Day (CN): June 1

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Children's Day in China is a national celebration of the joys of childhood. Parents are encouraged to do something special with their children and spend quality time together. Throughout the nation, pageants, fairs, and public venues host child-centric events. Children's Day is a national holiday.

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Jun

Children's Day, Intl.: June 1

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International Children's Day was first declared in 1925 at the World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland. The date varies around the world. In the United States, this event is marked as National Children's Day on the first Sunday of June, as declared by President Bill Clinton in 1998. In other countries, it can occur in May (the third Friday in May for Jamaica) or later in June. The official international date is always June 1st, and China is the largest country to celebrate this event on the first. It is a day to celebrate children's rights and focus on the joy of being a child. The United Nations sponsors a second International Children's Day on November 20th, Universal Children's Day.

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Jun

Coin Toss Day: June 1

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The coin tossing is rumored to have started with Julius Caesar, who, when stumped by a decision, would leave it to the fate of the gods by flipping a coin. Render unto Caesar thy luck? It was his face on the coin! This style of determining a yes or no question, or who wins or loses, continues today. People don't make important decisions by a coin toss, do they? Yes, they do, including: a) How Portland, Oregon, got its name b) Who owned what would become the fastest racehorse in history, Secretariat c) Whether Wilbur or Orville Wright would take the first flight d) Who boarded the plane in 1959 that crashed and killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. Richardson, "The Day the Music Died." e) The path to the discovery of insulin by Frederick Banting came down to his winning a coin toss against Clark Noble to become Frederick Banting's assistant in 1921. A coin toss can also refer to tossing a coin in a fountain to make a wish, as is the legend of the Three Coins in the Trevi Fountain. For the wishes to work, you must throw either one or three coins in the fountain. If you toss just one coin in the fountain from the right hand over the left shoulder, your wish to return to Rome will be granted. If you toss a second coin, your wish for a new romance will materialize. Your third toss ensures your wish for a future marriage will come to fruition. Each year the city of Rome earns over one million Euros from the coins tossed into Trevi. There isn't a historical tie between a pivotal coin toss and June 1, so LEEP dug a little to see if perhaps it might be the day Arthur Dempster, Nan Laird, and Donald Rubin published their Expectation-maximization (EM) Algorithm, a mathematical theory with coin tossing at its center, in 1977. It wasn't. Then we thought maybe it was one of their birthdays or death anniversaries. Nope. All three are still alive and well. June 1, it's not even the mid-point of the calendar year, so it isn't numerical. Therefore Coin Toss Day appears to be just that—a day to toss a coin.

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Jun

Communication, Effective, Month: June

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June is Effective Communication Month, a time to focus on listening and improving your communication ability. It isn't their fault if someone doesn't understand what you're saying. The person communicating failed to correspond clearly and concisely. Take this opportunity to improve some aspects of your communication skills, whether written, speaking, or listening.

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Jun

Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month, Ntl.: June

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The United States government declared Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month to increase awareness of this viral disease. Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) is one of the most common genetic diseases in the US and can cause birth defects among infants, including blindness and physical disabilities. Because of the virulence of this virus, pregnant women are at risk. Frequent hand washing and not sharing food or utensils are essential in avoiding contamination.

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Jun

Dairy Alternatives Month: June

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VeganNet designated June as Dairy Alternatives Month beginning in 2006. This event raises awareness of milk substitutes made from grains and nuts. It is the perfect opportunity to switch out milk-based products for plant-based dairy products as a primary source of calcium and other nutrients in your diet.

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Jun

Dairy Month, Intl.: June

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What started as a promotional drive to encourage people to drink more milk in 1937 within the United States quickly became an annual event acknowledging the importance of dairy to the world. Today International Dairy Month is a worldwide event focusing on all dairy products, nutrition, and health.

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Jun

Dementia Care Professionals Month: June

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Dementia Care Professionals Month recognizes the efforts of health caregivers, guardians, nurses, doctors, and other professionals lovingly caring for people with dementia. It is the perfect time to give these individuals the appreciation they need.

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Jun

Dysphagia Awareness Month, Ntl.: June

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Dysphagia Awareness Month educates the public about Dysphagia, including how to detect and cure it. Dysphagia is the general term attributed to the difficulty of swallowing, a condition that affects people of all ages. One of this month's objectives is to connect sufferers with experts who can help them.

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Jun

Entrepreneurs Do it Yourself Marketing Month: June

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Research, Strategy, Promotion, and Public Relations, are the four primary disciplines of Marketing. Entrepreneurs, of course, often find themselves in charge of marketing, finance, operations, and everything else (there are a lot of hats to being an entrepreneur). Entrepreneurs Do it Yourself Marketing Month is about learning to market your company and what tools and research are available to help you do this. Resources exist on LinkedIn. The American Marketing Association has hundreds of online courses and templates to help. YouTube, Coursera, Small Business Administration, and other online educational platforms exist to help you get a handle on your marketing and grow your company.

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Jun

Fireworks Safety Months: June 1-July 31

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Fireworks Safety Month is observed in June to emphasize that fireworks can be fun and cause harm when mishandled. Sixty percent of fireworks injuries recorded in the US occur on or around the July 4th holiday. Most injuries occur to the hands, eyes, and fingers. In nearly every instance, these injuries are caused by mishandling this small explosive device.

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