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FL S1056
Resolution
AI Summary
- Designates August 2021 as "Amblyopia Awareness Month" in Florida
- Amblyopia is identified as the most common cause of vision loss in children, capable of causing permanent vision loss if not detected and treated early in life
- Early detection of amblyopia and related disorders—including retinoblastoma tumors, cataracts, and strabismus—greatly increases treatment success, especially before a child reaches 5 years of age
- Less than 20 percent of preschool children are currently screened for vision problems, despite screening being a covered service under many health insurance plans and HMOs
- Supported by the Florida Society of Ophthalmology and the For Eye Care Foundation, Inc., with a goal of promoting statewide vision screening for all children between 3 and 5 years of age
Legislative Description
Amblyopia Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted
3/18/2021
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