World Sight Day

Description

World Sight Day is an annual awareness day held on the second Thursday of October, coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). Nearly everyone will experience an eye health issue in their lifetime, yet over a billion people still lack access to the services and treatments they need. The 2026 campaign continues the #LoveYourEyes movement, building towards the Global Summit for Eye Health. Vision loss is one of the most common disabilities affecting technology users, making screen reader compatibility, sufficient colour contrast, resizable text, alt text for images, and non-visual access to information essential aspects of inclusive digital design.