(PRESS RELEASE) With World Sight Day 2022 (October 13) fast approaching, WCO is to be joining IAPB in their #LoveYourEyes campaign! Together, we are calling on everyone to focus on their eye health and ensure that everyone counts.
Click here to find out more and learn how to get involved!
WCO members – Let us know how you plan to celebrate World Sight Day 2022 at enquiries@worldoptometry.org.
Help IAPB Reach Their Goal – 5 Million Pairs of Eyes Tested
Pledge to #LoveYourEyes!
After the monumental success from the 2021 World Sight Day pledges, IAPB will once again be counting the number of screenings you estimate you will do in the month between September 13-October 13. You can either reply to this email with your number and we will forward your information or you can go directly to the tracking page to enter your information.
I Pledge!
Try the World Sight Day Heart Glasses!
To show your support for prioritizing eye health and making it accessible, affordable and available to all, you can download IAPB’s heart glasses and take photos wearing them in different settings.
You can then share on social media and tag IAPB & WCO so we can repost and promote to everyone wearing them across the world.
#LoveYourEyes School Pack
Children need many things to succeed, and healthy vision can play a critical role. Linked here is a school pack aimed at teachers, parents, and guardians to help highlight the importance of eye health to children through activities and key messages. There are 2 sections in the pack, one for young children, and one for older children.
World Sight Day Photo Competition
As a part of the #LoveYourEyes campaign, IAPB is once again holding their annual World Sight Day Online Photo Competition, with support from Bayer. The last day for submissions is October 20, 2022.
Learn more.
World Sight Day 2022 Resources
To aid in your celebrations, IAPB has provided several resources, including toolkits, social media assets, and #LoveYourEyes posters, as well as campaign logos in multiple languages!
Learn more.