World Sight Day

Thursday, October 9th is #WorldSightDay
A global reminder to care for our eyes and make eye health a priority.
At Operation Eyesight, we believe everyone should have access to quality, affordable eye care.

A Global Issue

Globally, vision loss impacts everyone, costing the world an estimated $411 billion USD in lost productivity each year.

90% Is Preventable

We advocate for eye care for the 1.1 billion people living with vision loss – 90% of which is treatable or preventable. In many cases, restored sight is possible with a simple exam, glasses or cataract surgery.

This World Sight Day, we call on policy makers and decision makers to help people #LoveYourEyes and make eye care accessible, available and affordable for everyone by providing universal health care that includes eye care.

By investing in eye care, we also invest in education for children, opportunities for adults and independence for seniors.

Join us in generating awareness and advocating for a world in which everyone everywhere has access to eye health care. Read our stories, share our posts or make a donation in honour of the day. And don’t forget to book your annual eye exam!

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Did you know?

Child Eye Health Facts

of students with glasses experience a reduction in class failure rates

of the causes of childhood blindness are preventable or treatable – many are treatable with a pair of prescription eyeglasses  

children globally have an eye condition that requires treatment 

Parents – we encourage you to download the FREE eye health resources below!

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Get Involved! 

Our global community is growing every day and there are lots of ways to get involved – follow us on social media, subscribe to our eNews or make a donation today! #LoveYourEyes and encourage others to do the same.

World Sight Day Stories