“Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month".”
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This section expresses support for raising awareness about low vision and vision impairment and recognizes the impact of preventable vision impairment and blindness on Americans, including effects on personal independence, quality of life, workforce participation, community health, national productivity, and health care costs. It supports access to health information on eye disease risks and vision care services for working-age and aging adults, promotes information for parents and caregivers on the importance of optimal vision for children’s cognitive, motor, social, and academic development, and affirms the commitment of Congress to encourage the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide information on eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy, prioritize surveillance through the Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System, conduct research, and convene stakeholders to develop evidence-based tools and studies.