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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The observance of National Glaucoma Awareness Month |
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in January 2022 provides an important opportunity to promote |
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awareness of this leading cause of irreversible blindness; and |
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WHEREAS, It is estimated that more than three million people |
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in the U.S. suffer from glaucoma, a group of eye diseases |
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characterized by damage to the optic nerve; there are virtually no |
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symptoms associated with open-angle glaucoma, the most common form, |
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and approximately half of those who have any type of glaucoma do not |
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know that they have the disease; and |
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WHEREAS, While there is not yet a cure, early detection is |
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critical to slowing optic nerve damage and saving eyesight in |
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glaucoma patients; the need for greater awareness is especially |
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important in a number of high-risk groups, including senior |
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citizens, individuals with diabetes, and people with a family |
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history of glaucoma; individuals in these categories are encouraged |
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to receive comprehensive dilated eye exams to identify the disease |
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early and begin treatment; and |
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WHEREAS, Diagnosis is the first step in the fight against |
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glaucoma, and making eye care an essential part of a regular health |
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maintenance program is vital to protecting and preserving our |
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vision; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize National Glaucoma Awareness Month in |
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January 2022 and urge all residents of the Lone Star State to become |
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informed about glaucoma detection and treatment. |