07 LC 96
2496
House
Resolution 514
By:
Representatives Manning of the
32nd,
Ehrhart of the
36th,
Coan of the
101st,
Hudson of the
124th,
Talton of the
145th,
and others
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A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Georgia Optometric Association and encouraging citizens to
participate in the InfantSEE program; and for other purposes.
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 30 children will be affected by amblyopia, a leading cause of vision loss
in people younger than 45 years; and
WHEREAS,
one in 20,000 children have retinoblastoma, or intraocular cancer, 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,
member optometrists of the American Optometric Association, which includes the
Georgia Optometric Association, have created InfantSEE, a public health program
to provide a one-time, free eye assessment for infants six to12 months of
age.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body
recognizes the profession of optometry and commends the members of the Georgia
Optometric Association for dedicating their expertise and services to the
infants of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the citizens of Georgia are hereby encouraged to
schedule an InfantSEE assessment for their infants.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia
Optometric Association.