World Sight Day
October 8 · Level 7 · #687 of 2238
World Sight Day puts eye care in the spotlight, from getting suitable glasses to preventing avoidable sight loss. It also calls attention to the barriers that keep people from receiving the care they need to study, work and enjoy everyday life.
How it is celebrated: eye care teams offer screenings and public talks, while campaigners share information about services and the experiences of people with visual impairments.
The observance moves around the calendar: it falls on the second Thursday of October, rather than a fixed date.