10/10/2025
World Sight Day
LOVE YOUR EYES
Why is World Sight Day celebrated?
World Sight Day is celebrated to raise global awareness about blindness and visual impairment, highlighting that many of these conditions are preventable or treatable. The day, observed annually on the second Thursday of October, also promotes eye health by encouraging regular check-ups, advocating for equitable access to eye care services, and educating people on preventing vision loss.
Raise Awareness: To shine a spotlight on the importance of eye health and the prevalence of preventable blindness and vision impairment worldwide.
Promote Eye Care: To advocate for and provide information on how to protect and maintain good eye health, including regular check-ups and early detection of issues.
Encourage Action: To motivate governments, healthcare providers, and communities to address vision-related problems, improve access to eye care services, and support individuals in need.
Debunk Myths: To spread accurate information about vision and eye conditions, dispelling common misconceptions.
Highlight Key Issues: To address specific causes of blindness such as cataracts, glaucoma, uncorrected refractive errors, and diabetic retinopathy.
