World Sight Day

Written by Pauline Calixte, 4th year medical student at University of Sherbrooke.

On October 9th, we recognize the importance of eye care.

Coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and
supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), this global event aims to highlight
the importance of accessible, affordable, and quality eye care for all.

Approximately 2.2 billion people around the world live with some form of vision
impairment. Many of these conditions can be managed with early detection and proper
care, as nearly half of all cases are preventable or treatable.

Objectives:

• Raise awareness about the importance of eye health
• Draw government’s attention to the need for investment in accessible and affordable eye care
• Promote regular eye exams to prevent avoidable diseases

What you can do:

• Get your eyes tested and encourage others to do the same.
• Share your story on social media using hashtags like #WorldSightDay and LoveYourEyes
• Support organizations working in global eye health.

For more information, please visit the World Sight Day

References:

1. IAPB. World Sight Day [Internet]. IAPB; [cité le 3 octobre 2025]. Disponible à hIps://www.iapb.world/world_sight_day

2. Sightsavers. World Sight Day 2025 [Internet]. Sightsavers; 2025 [cité le 3 octobre
   2025]. Disponible à : hIps://www.sightsavers.org/world-sight-day/ Sightsavers