World Sight Day 2022 is an annual day of awareness to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. The first World Sight Day was celebrated in 2000, and since then, it has been observed on the second Thursday of October each year. This year, World Sight Day falls on October 13, 2022. The purpose of World Sight Day is to promote awareness and mobilize support for vision care. It also serves as a platform for raising funds to support eye care programs around the world. Each year, a different theme is chosen to focus the day’s activities. This year’s theme is “Eyesight Matters: Seeing Is Believing”.
What is World Sight Day?
World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment.
The purpose of World Sight Day is to call attention to the need for eye care and to promote activities that will help prevent avoidable blindness and vision impairment. Each year, a different theme is chosen to focus the celebration. This year’s theme is “Eye Care for All” which emphasizes the need for universal access to quality eye care services.
There are many ways to get involved in World Sight Day. You can make a donation to an organization that provides eye care services or you can participate in an event that is being held in your community. You can also help spread the word about this important day by sharing information about it with your friends and family.
No matter how you choose to participate, World Sight Day is a great opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of eye care and the ways we can all work together to prevent avoidable blindness and vision impairment.
WORLD SIGHT DAY DATES
World Sight Day is celebrated on the second Thursday of October each year. This year, World Sight Day falls on October 13th.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| World Sight Day 2021 | October 14 | Thursday |
| World Sight Day 2022 | October 13 | Thursday |
| World Sight Day 2023 | October 12 | Thursday |
| World Sight Day 2024 | October 10 | Thursday |
| World Sight Day 2025 | October 9 | Thursday |
The History of World Sight Day
World Sight Day is celebrated annually on the second Thursday of October. The day was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1999 to draw attention to blindness and vision impairment.
Each year, WHO member states are invited to participate in World Sight Day activities to promote efforts to prevent avoidable blindness and vision impairment. These activities can include awareness-raising events, media campaigns, and free eye screenings.
In 2020, the theme for World Sight Day is “Hope in Sight.” This theme focuses on the hope that we can end avoidable blindness and vision impairment by 2030.
What Causes blindness and How to Prevent It
There are many causes of blindness, but the most common cause is lack of access to eye care. Other causes include cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.
You can help prevent blindness by making sure you have regular eye exams and by wearing sunglasses or other protective eyewear when outdoors. You can also help by donating to organizations that provide eye care to those in need.
Famous People with Visual Impairments
There are many famous people with visual impairments, including:
– Stevie Wonder, who is legally blind
– Josh Blue, comedian and winner of Last Comic Standing
– Johnnie Ray, singer popular in the 1950s
– Danelle Umstead, Paralympic alpine skier
– Chris Koch, professional snowboarder
– Raymond Crowe, Australian entertainer and mime artist
These individuals have all overcome their visual impairments to achieve great things. They are an inspiration to others with visual impairments, proving that anything is possible with hard work and determination.
How to Celebrate World Sight Day
World Sight Day is celebrated annually on the second Thursday of October. The day aims to draw attention to the global problem of avoidable blindness and vision impairment.
There are many ways to celebrate World Sight Day. Here are some ideas:
1. Organize or participate in a vision screening event. This could be done at a local school, senior center, or community health fair.
2. Spread the word about the importance of eye health and regular eye exams. This can be done through social media, presentations, or distributing educational materials.
3. Advocate for policies and resources that help prevent avoidable blindness and vision impairment. This could involve contacting your elected officials, writing letters to the editor, or participating in awareness-raising events.
4. Support organizations that work to improve access to eye care globally. This could involve making a donation, volunteering your time, or spreading the word about their work.
5. Plan an event to commemorate World Sight Day in your community. This could be a walk/run, concert, art exhibition, or anything else that raises awareness about this important issue!
Conclusion
World Sight Day is an important day to remember the importance of vision and eye health. It is a day to raise awareness about various eye conditions and to promote prevention. It is also a day to show support for those who are visually impaired or have lost their sight. We hope that you will take some time on October 13, 2022 to celebrate World Sight Day!
