Supports designation of February 2026 as Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month.
This bill expresses support for raising awareness about low vision and vision impairment. It recognizes the impact of preventable vision impairment and blindness on Americans, including effects on personal independence, quality of life, workforce participation, community health, national productivity, and health care costs. The bill highlights the importance of early detection, disease monitoring, and treatment of diabetes-related eye disease to reduce the risk of blindness by 90 percent.
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