Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman Cosponsors Glaucoma Vision Act to Expand Screenings and Prevent Vision Loss
Democratic Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey's 12th congressional district is a cosponsor of the Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026. This legislation, introduced by Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), aims to significantly expand access to annual glaucoma screenings, particularly in underserved communities, and to invest in research to protect and restore vision. The bill seeks to mandate glaucoma screening coverage for eligible individuals under private insurance, Medicaid, and Federal Employees Health Benefits, with these provisions generally taking effect in 2027. It also proposes to eliminate Medicare Part B cost-sharing for eligible screenings. The Act targets high-risk populations, including adults aged 40 or older of African, Hispanic/Latino, or Asian ancestry, or those with clinical risk factors such as diabetes, family history of glaucoma, elevated eye pressure, myopia, certain blood pressure conditions, or chronic corticosteroid use. Adults aged 60 or older would also qualify for...
