DE HCR52

Designates October 2010 as "Blindness Awareness Month" in Delaware to increase public awareness about eye disease and eye care.

Recognizes that more than two-thirds of visually impaired adults in the United States are over 65 years old, and nearly 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts, the leading cause of blindness.

Notes that the World Health Organization estimates 75% of all blindness can be treated, cured, or prevented by cost-effective means.

Acknowledges "World Sight Day" in October, launched by Lions Club International in 1998 to recognize the importance of eradicating preventable blindness.

References the Delaware Commission for the Blind and Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired in the Department of Health and Social Services as providers of education, employment, independence, and eye health services.