World Sight Day

World Sight Day, the second Thursday in October, is the second Thursday in October, and vision loss is the primary goal.

The day is both a call to action and a call to action around the world for vision care. Blindness and vision loss can be reduced by disease prevention. World Sight Day is an initiative that seeks to raise awareness and accessibility to care for those who need services beyond prevention.

285 million people of all ages are visually impaired, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Uncorrected refractive mistakes and cataracts are two common causes of visual impairment. Sadly, 80 percent of all visual impairments are preventable. People with visual impairments who are not able to afford a pair of eyeglasses simply don't have the means to buy two pair of eyeglasses. Many people are unable to afford cataract surgery, or there is no one in their area to perform the procedure.

Of those with visual impairments, 39 million are blind. Blindness is one of the most common causes of blindness. These are some of the most common causes of blindness.

eye problems are related to diabetes. Diabetes complications in eye problems are common in diabetics
Macular degeneration
Glaucoma
Traumatic injuries

In poor countries, infectious diseases are the leading cause of blindness. In underdeveloped countries, infectious diseases are the leading cause of blindness. Herpes, trachoma, and leprosy were all typical of these disorders. Blindness can also be caused by vitamin A deficiencies.. Retinopathy that occurs in premature babies can also go blind.

In the last 20 years, blindness awareness has come a long way, from education, diagnosis, and services. Braille readers and seeing-eye dogs were two of the most common ways to assist blind people at one time. Special footwear that helps a blind person walk in the right direction is now available for those who are blind or visually impaired. Other products include bionic eyes and glasses that help the colorblind see color.

Not only does the day strive to provide better services, but it also needs to change how the world sees those with vision impairments.

#worldsightday is a worldwide sightday that can be observed by anyone

149 countries observe World Sight Day. Awareness activities include seminars, launches, donation drives, marches, and online events. ss' World Sight Day is celebrated around the world by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. To celebrate World Sight Day, join in the worldwide celebration of World Sight Day. Consider how life in a world you could not imagine would be like.

Reading is another way to inform yourself about visual impairments and blindness.. Anthony Doerr's book All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr and Crashing Through: A True Story of Risk, Adventure, and Robert Kurson's Man Who Dared to See are among Anthony Doerr's bestsellers. On social media, use #WorldSightDay to post.

History of the world sight day has dominated history..

Lions Club International Foundation's Sight First Campaign launched the first World Sight Day in 2000. The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAB) is responsible for the day's integration into VISION 2020 and is coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. A yearly call to action brought attention to specific needs of the visually impaired beginning in 2005. The following calls to action have been included:: The most recent calls to action include::::

2019: Vision First!

Eye Care Everywhere is Eye Care Everywhere in 2018: Eye Care Everywhere Eye Care Everywhere.

***2017: Make Vision Count

Stronger Together in 2016: Stronger Together In 2016, 2016: Stronger Together.

Eye Care for All: Eye Care for All 2015: Eye Care for All Eyes.