This resolution expresses strong support for designating February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month" to highlight the widespread impact of vision loss. It notes that over 2 billion people globally live with vision impairment, with a significant portion being preventable or treatable, costing the global economy hundreds of billions annually. In the U.S., millions of adults and children experience vision impairment, with projected increases in conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy, posing substantial medical and societal costs. The House of Representatives aims to raise awareness about low vision and vision impairment, recognizing its profound impact on personal independence, quality of life, and healthcare costs. It promotes access to relevant health information about eye disease risks for adults and children, emphasizing the importance of early detection and care for a child's development, and supports access to appropriate vision care services and assistive devices. Furthermore, the resolution affirms Congress's commitment to encouraging the Secretary of Health and Human Services to undertake several key actions. These include providing comprehensive information on various eye diseases and treatment options, prioritizing surveillance of vision loss, and conducting additional research. HHS is also encouraged to convene patients, caregivers, providers, and researchers to develop and disseminate evidence-based information and tools to help Americans preserve and protect their vision health.
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Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month".
USA119th CongressHRES-1090| House
| Updated: 2/26/2026
This resolution expresses strong support for designating February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month" to highlight the widespread impact of vision loss. It notes that over 2 billion people globally live with vision impairment, with a significant portion being preventable or treatable, costing the global economy hundreds of billions annually. In the U.S., millions of adults and children experience vision impairment, with projected increases in conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy, posing substantial medical and societal costs. The House of Representatives aims to raise awareness about low vision and vision impairment, recognizing its profound impact on personal independence, quality of life, and healthcare costs. It promotes access to relevant health information about eye disease risks for adults and children, emphasizing the importance of early detection and care for a child's development, and supports access to appropriate vision care services and assistive devices. Furthermore, the resolution affirms Congress's commitment to encouraging the Secretary of Health and Human Services to undertake several key actions. These include providing comprehensive information on various eye diseases and treatment options, prioritizing surveillance of vision loss, and conducting additional research. HHS is also encouraged to convene patients, caregivers, providers, and researchers to develop and disseminate evidence-based information and tools to help Americans preserve and protect their vision health.