Establishes an age-related macular degeneration pilot program in the borough of Brooklyn in New York city to assist the unmet needs of elders dealing with age-related macular degeneration

Summary

The bill directs the New York State Commission for the Blind to launch a pilot program that offers screening, treatment, education and low‑vision technology to older residents of Brooklyn with severe vision loss. It targets adults 62 and older whose best‑corrected visual acuity is 20/200 or worse. The goal is to fill unmet vision‑care needs for this vulnerable population.

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