H.R. No. 1511
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The observance of National Glaucoma Awareness Month
in January 2022 provides an important opportunity to promote
awareness of this leading cause of irreversible blindness; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that more than three million people
in the U.S. suffer from glaucoma, a group of eye diseases
characterized by damage to the optic nerve; there are virtually no
symptoms associated with open-angle glaucoma, the most common form,
and approximately half of those who have any type of glaucoma do not
know that they have the disease; and
WHEREAS, While there is not yet a cure, early detection is
critical to slowing optic nerve damage and saving eyesight in
glaucoma patients; the need for greater awareness is especially
important in a number of high-risk groups, including senior
citizens, individuals with diabetes, and people with a family
history of glaucoma; individuals in these categories are encouraged
to receive comprehensive dilated eye exams to identify the disease
early and begin treatment; and
WHEREAS, Diagnosis is the first step in the fight against
glaucoma, and making eye care an essential part of a regular health
maintenance program is vital to protecting and preserving our
vision; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize National Glaucoma Awareness Month in
January 2022 and urge all residents of the Lone Star State to become
informed about glaucoma detection and treatment.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1511 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House