Prevent Blindness, then nation’s leading eye health and safety nonprofit organization, will be hosting a Congressional Briefing.
Lack of adequate access to eyecare remains a worldwide challenge that comes with emotional pain and economic loss.
World Sight Day has been observed globally each year on the second Thursday of October for more than 20 years.
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Calling on employers, insurers, and policy makers to consider how they can contribute to improved access to vision and eye health care.
"We are honored to join the IAPB to help advocate for better eye health and know our collective actions.”
The IAPB World Sight Day 2023 Photo Competition is part of the IAPB World Sight Day #LoveYourEyes campaign.
IAPB announces World Sight Day 2023 will emphasize the importance of prioritizing eye care in the workplace, under the banner, Love Your Eyes at Work.
IAPB judges selected professional and amateur winners from nearly 1,000 entries representing more than 60 countries.
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness already has called this year's efforts a success.
Alcon associates across the globe will be honoring World Sight Day to focus attention on the universal issue of avoidable blindness and vision impairment.
World Sight Day is marked by eye health outreach initiatives from Warby Parker to The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.
Over 5million pairs of eyes tested.
“This accolade celebrates our role as a truly purpose-led organization focused on changing the world by bringing everybody, everywhere the life-changing benefits of good vision.”
“Governments and other organizations are showing commitment to reducing the burden of vision impairment, but we cannot afford to be complacent. ”
“This World Sight Day, we invite new philanthropic partners to join us in solving the global vision crisis.”
Global campaign featuring renowned photographer Steve McCurry will highlight the lack of access to vision care affecting 2.7 billion people.
Support for global campaign builds ahead of World Sight Day.
Annual observance aims to raise awareness of blindness and vision impairment as a major global public health and development issue.
“EVF believes it takes a community to deliver vital vision care to everyone who needs it.”
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