The resolution, introduced by Senator Berman, designates August 2025 as Amblyopia Awareness Month in Florida. Amblyopia, the leading cause of vision loss in children, can result in permanent impairment if not identified and treated early. The resolution emphasizes the importance of early detection of amblyopia and other vision-threatening disorders, such as retinoblastoma tumors, cataracts, and strabismus, particularly before the age of five. It highlights that many forms of amblyopia are challenging to detect without proper screening techniques, and that timely identification can lead to successful treatment.

The resolution also points out that millions of children in the U.S. suffer from permanent vision loss due to undiagnosed amblyopia and other vision disorders that could have been treated if detected early. Currently, less than 20 percent of preschool children are screened for vision problems, despite the availability of such services through health insurance plans. To address this issue, the Florida Society of Ophthalmology and the For Eye Care Foundation, Inc. advocate for statewide preschool vision screening for all children aged 3 to 5. The resolution aims to raise awareness and encourage parents to have their children screened for vision issues before entering preschool.