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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 2025 as Children's Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month in New York State, inspired by the story of Caitlyn Michiels, a young girl diagnosed with anterior bilateral uveitis, a rare eye disease that is the third-leading cause of blindness in children. The resolution highlights the importance of eye health awareness by explaining that anterior uveitis is an inflammation of the eye's middle layer which, if untreated, can cause permanent vision damage, and can result from eye trauma or be associated with various health conditions. The resolution describes symptoms of the condition, including blurred vision, light sensitivity, and eye inflammation, and notes that treatment typically involves prescription eye drops and anti-inflammatory drugs. By seeking to memorialize this awareness month, the Legislative Body aims to increase public understanding of eye health issues, particularly those affecting children, and encourage regular eye examinations and early detection of potential eye conditions. The resolution will be transmitted to Governor Hochul as an official request to recognize this important health awareness initiative.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K636