Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026 expands glaucoma detection and prevention activities, including free or low-cost screenings for high-risk individuals.

The Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026 mandates the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to expand glaucoma detection and prevention activities. This includes awarding grants to eligible entities for providing free or low-cost glaucoma screenings and follow-up treatment to uninsured and underinsured high-risk individuals. High-risk individuals include those with clinical risk factors for glaucoma, such as diabetes, a family history of glaucoma, elevated intraocular pressure, very low or very high blood pressure, myopia, a history of corneal refractive surgery, or chronic.

Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026 expands glaucoma detection and prevention activities, including free or low-cost screenings for high-risk individuals.

The Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026 mandates the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to expand glaucoma detection and prevention activities. This includes awarding grants to eligible entities for providing free or low-cost glaucoma screenings and follow-up treatment to uninsured and underinsured high-risk individuals. High-risk individuals include those with clinical risk factors for glaucoma, such as diabetes, a family history of glaucoma, elevated intraocular pressure, very low or very high blood pressure, myopia, a history of corneal refractive surgery, or chronic.