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American Optometric Association
Doctors of Optometry, Parents, Educators and Legislators Applaud New Illinois Law Requiring Comprehensive Eye Exams for Children Starting School
June 7th, 2008
Parents, teachers and doctors of optometry joined Sen. Deanna Demuzio (D-Carlinville) and Rep. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) today at a news conference in Springfield to celebrate a new state law requiring eye exams for children enrolling for the first time in Illinois schools and encourage all parents to have their children's eyes examined early to reduce the instances of eye and vision problems going undiagnosed and untreated in children. "This law is expected to help thousands of children see better and perform better in school," said bill sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio. "Ensuring that children start the school year with healthy vision and that they are ready to learn will not...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-06-07)
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