DE SCR64

Designates May 2018 as "Healthy Vision Month" in Delaware to encourage prioritization of eye health and disease prevention.

Highlights that vision impairment and eye disease costs the United States $68 billion annually in direct healthcare costs, lost productivity, and diminished quality of life.

Notes over 250,000 Delawareans over age 40 have reported vision problems, with only approximately 40% of children age 5 and younger receiving vision screenings.

Emphasizes that regular dilated eye exams detect eye disease early, and that receiving glasses improves students' math and reading grades.

Urges all Delaware citizens to recognize Healthy Vision Month and receive periodic eye examinations.