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Save Your Vision Week, 2007
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary February 28, 2007

Save Your Vision Week, 2007 A Proclamation by the President of the United
States of America

˙˙White House News


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.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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