Bill > S0724

This resolution recognizes August 2026 as "Amblyopia Awareness Month" in Florida, highlighting the critical importance of early detection and treatment of amblyopia, a condition that is the most common cause of vision loss in children. The resolution emphasizes that amblyopia and other vision-threatening disorders can cause permanent vision impairment if not identified and addressed before a child reaches 5 years of age. It notes that currently less than 20 percent of preschool children are screened for vision problems, despite screening being covered by many health insurance plans. The resolution is supported by the Florida Society of Ophthalmology and the For Eye Care Foundation, which advocate for statewide preschool vision screening to test all children between 3 and 5 years old, with the ultimate goal of preventing permanent vision loss through early intervention and proper medical screening.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/724