PA HR428

Designates April 25, 2026, as "Diabetic Eye Screening Day" in Pennsylvania to raise awareness about diabetic retinopathy and the importance of regular eye evaluations

Diabetic retinopathy affected over 26% of people with diabetes in the U.S. in 2021 (9.6 million people) and is the leading cause of blindness among working-age Americans

Free or low-cost diabetic eye screenings will be offered on April 25, 2026, by participating healthcare organizations including Geisinger, Penn State, UPMC, Wills Eye Hospital, Temple University, and others

Delaware and Maryland are coordinating similar screening efforts alongside Pennsylvania

Early detection through diabetic eye evaluations can help patients retain their vision, as the condition often shows no symptoms until irreversible damage occurs