“In the United States, there is no program that specifically addresses children’s vision and eye health. The EDVI Act would change that by providing grants for states and communities to improve systems of care that will ensure that every child in the United States has the chance for early identification and intervention for potential vision problems.

Passing this important legislation would signal a national commitment to prevent blindness and preserve sight in our nation’s children and acknowledge that vision and eye health is an important aspect of children’s health, development, and wellbeing that will set the foundation for a child to grow into adulthood with healthy eyesight.”

Prevent Blindness-eyes on capitol hill (Prevent Blindness Legislative Action Center – advocacy)