MI SR0139

Proclaims May 5-9, 2014, as InfantSEE® Week in Michigan to promote awareness of children's vision care.

Acknowledges that critical vision development occurs in infants' first year and that 1 in 10 children faces risk from undiagnosed eye and vision problems.

Notes that amblyopia affects 1 in 30 children and is a leading cause of vision loss in people under 45 years old.

Highlights that InfantSEE® is a partnership between the American Optometric Association and Johnson & Johnson Vision Care providing free eye assessments for infants ages 6-12 months.

Directs copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Optometric Association.