World Sight Day is an annual global event held on the second Thursday of October to raise awareness about blindness and vision impairment. It’s a call to action for individuals, organizations, and governments to prioritize eye health and ensure accessible, available, and affordable eye care services for everyone.
The day emphasizes the importance of regular eye exams, proper eye care, and timely interventions to prevent vision loss. It also highlights the need for global cooperation to address vision-related issues, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy, which are leading causes of preventable blindness.
Key Objectives:
- Raise Awareness: Educate people about eye health and the importance of regular eye exams
- Promote Accessibility: Advocate for accessible, available, and affordable eye care services worldwide
- Prevent Blindness: Support initiatives that prevent avoidable blindness and vision impairment
When: Second Thursday of October every year
Theme: Varies annually (e.g., “Love Your Eyes” for 2025)
Organizer: International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) ¹ ²
