Prioritizing vision care for all on World Sight Day

Kalkidan, a second grade student in Ethiopia, has her eyes refracted during a World Sight Day school screening.

On October 9, we celebrated World Sight Day with events across the globe. In Canada, our colours lit up the skylines in Calgary, Winnipeg, Guelph and Toronto to raise awareness about eye health and the passing of the National Strategy for Eye Care Act, which will help make vision care a national priority. In Ghana,… Continue reading Prioritizing vision care for all on World Sight Day

World Sight Day in Canada

On World Sight Day, October 9, we’re challenging everyone in Canada to prioritize vision in the name of education, employment and the economy This World Sight Day, our colours are lighting up skylines in communities across Canada, from Calgary to Winnipeg and from Guelph to Toronto. We’ll be sharing photos on our website and social… Continue reading World Sight Day in Canada

Mark your calendars for World Sight Day, October 9

As always, we are gearing up for a variety of World Sight Day events, including eye screenings, awareness marches and more. The global celebration is an opportunity to spread awareness about the importance of eye health. It’s also a chance for us to stand with our partners to call on policy makers all over the… Continue reading Mark your calendars for World Sight Day, October 9

World Sight Day 2024 – Child Eye Health

Students in Ghana receive their prescription eyeglasses following a school eye screening in honour of World Sight Day.

Students in Ghana celebrate getting their prescription eyeglasses following school screenings. They will now be better supported in their learning.