PA HR297

Designates October 5-11, 2025 as "Healthy Vision Week" in Pennsylvania

Nearly 12 million Americans age 40+ have vision impairments, with 4.2 million having uncorrectable impairments expected to double by 2050

93 million U.S. adults are at high risk for severe vision loss, with only half having visited an eye doctor in the past year

Myopia affects 42% of the U.S. population and is projected to impact 50% of the world population by 2050

Average American teenagers spend over 8 hours daily on screen media, increasing risks of eye strain, blue light exposure, and related vision problems