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FL S1972
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- Designates August 2022 as "Amblyopia Awareness Month" in Florida
- Amblyopia is the most common cause of vision loss in children and can cause permanent vision loss if not detected and treated early in life
- Early detection of amblyopia and related disorders such as retinoblastoma tumors, cataracts, and strabismus is most effective 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., which advocate statewide preschool vision screening for all children between 3 and 5 years of age
Legislative Description
Amblyopia Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted
2/10/2022
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