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.     Price     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 2682 was adopted by the House on May   29, 2017, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House