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World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness held on the second Thursday of October. The day focuses on bringing attention to global issues surrounding blindness and visual impairment. It is an initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB).
World Sight Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of eye health, promote access to eye care services, and advocate for the elimination of preventable blindness and visual impairment. Each year, the day has a specific theme related to eye health and vision care.
It serves as a reminder of the importance of regular eye check-ups, early detection, and timely treatment of eye conditions to prevent avoidable vision loss. Organizations, healthcare professionals, and communities around the world participate in various activities and events to promote eye health and contribute to the global effort to eliminate avoidable blindness
World Sight Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of eye health, promote access to eye care services, and advocate for the elimination of preventable blindness and visual impairment. Each year, the day has a specific theme related to eye health and vision care.
It serves as a reminder of the importance of regular eye check-ups, early detection, and timely treatment of eye conditions to prevent avoidable vision loss. Organizations, healthcare professionals, and communities around the world participate in various activities and events to promote eye health and contribute to the global effort to eliminate avoidable blindness
