DE SCR45

Designates May 2023 as "Healthy Vision Month" in Delaware to promote awareness and prioritization of eye health.

Urges all Delaware citizens to recognize the observance and receive periodic eye examinations.

Highlights that vision impairment affects 18,291 adults and 1,605 children under 18 in Delaware, with disparities in glaucoma-related blindness rates among African Americans.

Notes that only 1 of every 7 preschoolers receive eye exams and fewer than 1 of every 4 receive vision screening, contributing to academic and self-esteem issues in children with poor vision.

Emphasizes that regular dilated eye exams can detect eye disease and vision problems early when treatment is most effective.