{"id":13047,"date":"2024-10-09T08:58:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T12:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/?p=13047"},"modified":"2024-10-10T08:55:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T12:55:39","slug":"world-sight-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/world-sight-day\/","title":{"rendered":"World Sight Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW207665884 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207665884 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">What Is World Sight Day<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207665884 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207665884 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">World Sight Day<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is an annual day of celebration and education dedicated to global eye care. The day is coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The initiative behind <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">World Sight Day<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is to raise awareness about eye health and its vast importance in communities around the world. Highlighting the significance can help prioritize eye care and services for children and adults everywhere.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">World Sight Day<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is officially only one day a year, other related events are often held in July, August, and September, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/frames\/motivate-rose-gold-m-25494\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12684 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-38.png\" alt=\"A woman wearing a cream-colored cap and round eyeglasses with anti-reflective lenses\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-38.png 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-38-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-38-768x597.png 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-38-669x520.png 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-38-321x250.png 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW225856346 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225856346 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">When Is World Sight Day<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW225856346 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225856346 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW104389220 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104389220 BCX0\">World Sight Day<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104389220 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104389220 BCX0\"> takes place on the second Thursday of October every year. World Sight Day 2024 is <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104389220 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104389220 BCX0\">October 10, 2024<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104389220 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104389220 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW88612310 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88612310 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">What&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88612310 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"> the Theme for <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW88612310 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88612310 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">World Sight Day<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW88612310 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88612310 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"> 2024?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">World Sight Day<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> theme for 2024 is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eye health in young people<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Around the world, nearly half a billion children have at least one vision problem that needs correction or treatment. In response, the IAPB is asking parents, caregivers, and schools to provide eye tests for kids this October. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vision tests and eye exams can be used to help detect and diagnose conditions that affect kids&#8217; eyes and vision. These problems are often treatable but need to be diagnosed first. Without treatment, they can affect a child&#8217;s education and development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some of the more common childhood eye conditions are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Lexend\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nearsightedness and farsightedness \u2013<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Refractive errors that cause difficulty focusing on things that are nearby (farsightedness or hyperopia) or far away (nearsightedness or myopia). <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Lexend\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Astigmatism \u2013<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A refractive error that causes blurred vision at any distance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Lexend\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lazy eye (amblyopia) \u2013<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Poor vision in a healthy eye due to eye misalignment or inactivity on the affected side.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Lexend\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Crossed eyes (strabismus) \u2013<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Misaligned eyes caused by dysfunctional eye muscles. One eye may look inward, outward, upward, or downward, while the other eye looks forward.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many children face other eye conditions and diseases beyond the ones listed above. If your child struggles with an eye or vision problem, advocating for them is the best way to find the right care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/sunglasses\/frames\/resort-matte-gray-smoke-l-25783\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12679 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-34.png\" alt=\"A woman with her hand on her heard wearing black frame sunglasses with amber-colored lenses\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-34.png 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-34-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-34-768x597.png 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-34-669x520.png 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-34-321x250.png 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200318036 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200318036 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">History of <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW200318036 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200318036 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">World Sight Day<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lions Club International began the tradition of World Sight Day in 1998. The organization collaborated with other vision-related foundations to fulfill the initiative at that time. Now, various businesses, institutions, and individuals continue to raise awareness worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The IAPB has also incorporated World Sight Day into their international campaign, VISION 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW87278207 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87278207 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">How to Celebrate World Sight Day<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">re part of a corporation, an individual, or a doctor, anyone can celebrate <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">World Sight Day<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Taking care of your vision, encouraging others to do so, and spreading the word on social media are all easy ways to get involved.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The IAPB also holds a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">photo contest<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">World Sight Day<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> every year with a photo theme of \u201cwhat it means to love your eyes.\u201d Entry categories include:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eye care professionals at work<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children\u2019s eye care<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Objects that look like eyes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eye safety in the workplace\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both professional and amateur photographers can submit photos online of what it means to #LoveYourEyes for a chance to win a prize.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/sunglasses\/frames\/aria-black-m-25739\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12680 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-33.png\" alt=\"A woman adjusting her black cat-eye sunglasses in front of a blue sky background\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-33.png 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-33-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-33-768x597.png 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-33-669x520.png 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/content-33-321x250.png 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are some other ways to get involved in the cause:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Lexend\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Encourage your friends and family to get eye exams<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Most people underestimate just how important regular eye check-ups are \u2014 especially <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyecare\/kids-eye-exams\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">eye exams for kids<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Let people know that routine eye exams are some of the simplest and most important things they can do to protect their vision.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Lexend\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get an eye exam of your own<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Be a shining example and schedule your own eye exam \u2014 even if your eyes and vision feel fine. After your exam, ask your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyecare\/find-eye-doctor\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">eye doctor<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> how often you should schedule future appointments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Lexend\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support and promote vision-related charities<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Even small donations can help people see better in your country and beyond. Your donation can also help fund research that allows experts to better understand and treat eye conditions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Join the conversation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Social media is a great way to connect with others who are passionate about World Sight Day and the messaging behind it. Join in by posting on social media and using hashtags such as #WorldSightDay and #LoveYourEyes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can also celebrate by treating yourself to some new eyewear. Eyebuydirect has a large selection of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">eyeglasses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/sunglasses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">sunglasses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/kids\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">children<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and adults. With thousands of pairs to choose from<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/campaign\/promotion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amazing offers<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll find a great style to #LoveYourEyes in!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is World Sight Day? World Sight Day is an annual day of celebration and education dedicated to global eye care. 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