What is World Sight Day?
Each October, on the second Thursday of the month, The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) rallies individuals and organisations from around the world to bring eye care to more people - helping to make World Sight Day a megaphone for eye care awareness and equity.
Each year, World Sight Day draws global attention to the importance of early intervention and regular eye health, highlighting their vital role in wellbeing and education.
Around the World
Nearly everyone on the planet will experience an eye health issue in their lifetime. Currently, over 2 billion people are living with poor vision or a vision impairment. For over 1 billion of these people, their impairment could have been prevented or treated. Without action, this number will continue to increase.
Learn more about the global state of eye health2025 World Sight Day Campaign : Love Your Eyes
#LoveYourEyes is the central campaign for World Sight Day, inviting individuals and communities to place eye health at the forefront. This theme highlights a dual purpose.
- To encourage EVERYONE to prioritize their eye health, and
- To rally momentum for universal access to eye care.
CAO encourages all Canadians to think about their eyes on World Sight Day and every day.
For more information and campaign resources, visit the IAPB's World Sight Day page
Visit the IAPB website
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