SR166, As Adopted by Senate, May 10, 2018

 

 

            Senator Hune offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 166.

            A resolution recognizing May 13-19, 2018, as InfantSEE® Week.

            Whereas, The most critical stages of vision development occur in the first year of a child’s life; and

            Whereas, Undetected eye and vision problems can lead to permanent vision impairment or loss of life; and

            Whereas, One-in-ten children are at-risk from undiagnosed eye and vision problems; and     Whereas, One-in-thirty children will be affected by amblyopia – a leading cause of vision loss in people younger than 45 years; and

            Whereas, Undetected vision problems can contribute to a decrease in a child’s quality of life and may lead to developmental and behavioral difficulties which could impede classroom learning, as well as increase the costs to society; and

            Whereas, Early detection of vision problems is the best way to treat and prevent permanent vision impairment; and

            Whereas, Member Optometrists of the American Optometric Association and The Vision Care Institute® of Johnson & Johnson, Inc. have partnered to create InfantSEE®, a public health program to provide a one-time, no cost, eye assessment for infants six to twelve months; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize the week of May 13-19, 2018, as InfantSEE® Week. We aim to promote awareness of children’s vision care; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Optometric Association with our highest esteem.