PA HR113

Designates April 26, 2025, as "Diabetic Eye Screening Day" in Pennsylvania to promote awareness of diabetic retinopathy and the importance of regular eye evaluations

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among working-age Americans, affecting over 9.6 million people (more than 26% of people with diabetes) in the United States as of 2021

Ophthalmologists across Pennsylvania will host free diabetic eye screenings on April 26, 2025, to address lack of access to eye exams

Early detection through diabetic eye evaluations can help prevent irreversible vision loss, as the condition often shows no visual symptoms in early stages

Commends doctors donating their time to provide vision-saving care through the free screening initiative