Save Your Vision Week, 2007

Proclamation 8110 of February 28, 2007

Save Your Vision Week, 2007

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Across our Nation, millions of Americans suffer from
eye diseases and vision loss. During Save Your Vision
Week, we reinforce the importance of proper eye care
and raise awareness about how to protect and prolong
healthy vision.

By taking simple preventative steps such as wearing
sunglasses and using protective goggles while exposed
to hazardous objects or environments, Americans can
help maintain their eyesight. Regular eye exams are
also key to safeguarding healthy vision. As a result of
the Medicare Modernization Act, Medicare may pay the
cost of exams for those who are eligible and have a
high risk of diabetic eye disease or glaucoma. More
information about healthy vision and eye care can be
found by visiting nei.nih.gov. My Administration is
committed to helping Americans lead better, healthier
lives. By working with community organizations, eye
care professionals, and compassionate citizens, we can
increase awareness of the importance of regular and
diligent eye care and encourage people to takes steps
to maintain eye health and keep the precious gift of
sight.

The Congress, by joint resolution approved December 30,
1963, as amended (77 Stat. 629; 36 U.S.C. 138), has
authorized and requested the President to proclaim the
first week in March of each year as ``Save Your Vision
Week.''

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim March 4
through March 10, 2007, as Save Your Vision Week. I
encourage all Americans to learn more about eye care
and eye safety, and take measures to help ensure a
lifetime of healthy vision.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-eighth day of February, in the year of our Lord
two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
first.