World Sight Day 2023

World Sight Day 

WHY IN NEWS ? 

World Sight Day is observed every year to raise awareness about blindness and vision impairment.

Theme: The theme for 2023 is ‘LOVE YOUR EYES AT WORK’

History 

World Sight Day is a global event first observed in 2000 to raise awareness about visual impairment and blindness. A collective effort of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), the day highlights the importance of eye health and easy access to eye care. Every year, a specific theme is chosen by the organisations to address different aspects of visual health with world-level campaigns, events and advocacy efforts.

 

World Sight Day 2023 LOVE YOUR EYES AT WORK

Significance

The purpose of it is to increase public knowledge of the value of eye health, preventative actions, and fair access to eye care services. Also, the goal is to encourage cooperation between international organizations, national governments, and local communities in order to reduce preventable blindness, offer vision care, and enhance the system for eye health. The day underlines the need for inclusive policies and strategies and the socioeconomic effects of eyesight loss.

Why is Workplace Vision screening important?

The importance of workplace eyesight screening cannot be overstated. A vision screening’s objectives include identifying visual issues when they are still treatable, offering education, and (if necessary) referring the patient to an eye care professional for a thorough eye examination. First off, it ensures that workers have enough vision to carry out their responsibilities securely and effectively, which contributes to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Important fact:

  • World Health Organization (WHO) Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland;
  • World Health Organization (WHO) Established: 7 April 1948;
  • Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO): Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus;
  • International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness established: 1975;
  • Chief Executive of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness: Peter Holland;
  • Headquarters of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness: London.

SOURCE – THE HINDU

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