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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Peeler
Document Path: l:\s-res\hsp\011eye .mrh.doc
Companion/Similar bill(s): 3891

Introduced in the Senate on April 12, 2007
Adopted by the Senate on April 12, 2007

Summary: Optometric Association

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   4/12/2007  Senate  Introduced and adopted SJ-12

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4/12/2007

COMMENDING THE PROFESSION OF OPTOMETRY AND THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR DEDICATION, EXPERTISE, AND SERVICES TO THE INFANTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO SEEK EARLY DETECTION OF VISION PROBLEMS IN THEIR INFANTS.

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 is 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 forty-five years; and

Whereas, one in 20,000 children has retinoblastoma, or intraocular cancer, which is the seventh most common pediatric cancer; and

Whereas, undetected vision problems can contribute to a decrease in a child's quality of life, 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, members of the American Optometric Association have created InfantSEE, a public health program to provide a one-time, no-cost eye assessment for infants six to twelve months of age. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the Senate, by this resolution, commend the profession of Optometry and the members of the South Carolina Optometric Association for dedicating their expertise and services to the infants of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that the State of South Carolina encourages parents to schedule an InfantSEE assessment for their infants.

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