State Legislation and Regulation Efforts
The Vision Council actively monitors and reports on a number of state-specific issues that may impact the bottom line of our members. Below is a listing of the resources we have available and the issues we are currently tracking.
State Taxes on Ophthalmic Materials
Download an overview of state-by-state sales tax laws for ophthalmic materials, including the states that exclude ophthalmic materials from sales taxes, and the corresponding citations.
School Requirements for Children's Vision
For information about state legislation for vision screening and/or mandated eye exams for children entering school, please visit this useful map resource provided by Prevent Blindness.