85R33559 BK-D     By: Price H.R. No. 2682       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, More than three million Americans are estimated to   suffer from glaucoma, the leading cause of preventable blindness in   the United States; and          WHEREAS, Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases characterized by   gradual damage to the optic nerve, which over time causes   irreversible vision loss; in the early stages of its most common   form, there are virtually no symptoms, and many sufferers are   unaware that they have the disease until significant and permanent   damage is done; and          WHEREAS, Although a cure has yet to be found, early detection   is crucial to slowing optic nerve damage and preserving eyesight in   patients with glaucoma; the need for greater awareness is   particularly acute in certain high-risk groups, including the   elderly, diabetics, and persons of African, Asian, and Hispanic   descent, who are encouraged to be proactive in protecting their eye   health by undergoing regular examinations; and          WHEREAS, Glaucoma can be treated and managed if detected in   time, and National Glaucoma Awareness Month in January provides an   important opportunity to promote education about this debilitating   disease; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize National Glaucoma Awareness Month in   January 2018 and urge Texans to learn more about glaucoma detection   and treatment.