Bill > A10177

This bill establishes a pilot program in Brooklyn, New York City, to address the unmet needs of elders dealing with age-related macular degeneration, a condition that causes severe vision loss. The program, to be implemented by the New York State Commission for the Blind, will involve a team of eleven state-funded ophthalmologists and volunteers who will travel throughout Brooklyn to offer services. These services will include clinical screening and diagnosis, medical treatment, education, counseling, and access to low vision technology like magnifiers and screen readers. Eligibility for the program is for residents of Brooklyn who are at least 62 years old and have a best-corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or less in their better eye, indicating significant vision impairment. The bill takes effect immediately upon its passage.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10177