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FL S1724
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AI Summary
- Designates August 2023 as "Amblyopia Awareness Month" in Florida
- Identifies amblyopia as the most common cause of vision loss in children and notes it can cause permanent vision loss if untreated
- Recognizes that early detection before age 5 improves treatment success for amblyopia and related vision disorders including retinoblastoma, cataracts, and strabismus
- Notes that less than 20 percent of preschool children are currently screened for vision problems despite insurance coverage for such screening
- Encourages parents to have children screened for vision problems before preschool admission, with goal of testing all children between ages 3 and 5
Legislative Description
Amblyopia Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted
3/22/2023
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