5 Key Takeaways
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Prevent Blindness warns that budget cuts to the CDC's Vision and Eye Health program threaten progress in preventing vision loss.
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The funding reduction from $6.5 million to $4.5 million eliminates nearly one-third of the program's resources.
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The Vision Health Initiative is crucial for protecting the vision of millions, especially in underserved communities.
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VHI supports innovative approaches to glaucoma detection and operates the national Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System.
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Without sustained investment, the number of Americans with vision impairment could double by 2050 due to aging and chronic diseases.
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