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FL S0482
Resolution
AI Summary
- Designates August 2024 as "Amblyopia Awareness Month" in Florida through a Senate Resolution sponsored by Senator Berman
- Recognizes amblyopia as the most common cause of vision loss in children, which can cause permanent vision loss if not detected and treated early in life
- Notes that less than 20 percent of preschool children are currently screened for vision problems, despite screening being covered by many health insurance plans and HMOs
- Emphasizes that early detection before age 5 significantly increases chances of successful treatment for amblyopia and related disorders such as retinoblastoma tumors, cataracts, and strabismus
- Highlights the efforts of the Florida Society of Ophthalmology and the For Eye Care Foundation, Inc. to promote statewide preschool vision screening for all children between ages 3 and 5
Legislative Description
Amblyopia Awareness Month
Last Action
Died, not introduced
3/8/2024
Full Bill Text
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