Bill Text: MI SR0167 | 2015-2016 | 98th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution proclaiming May 2-6, 2016, as InfantSEE® Week in Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 10-5)
Status: (Passed) 2016-04-27 - Adopted [SR0167 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2015-SR0167-Enrolled.html
SR-167, As Adopted by Senate, April 27, 2016
Senator Hune offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 167.
A resolution proclaiming May 2-6, 2016, as InfantSEE® Week in Michigan.
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, 1 in 10 children is at risk from undiagnosed eye and vision problems; and
Whereas, 1 in 30 children will be affected by amblyopia – a leading cause of vision loss in people younger than 45 years old; 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 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 Vision Care, 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 old; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body hereby proclaim May 2-6, 2016, as InfantSEE® Week in the state of Michigan. Our aim is 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.
