08/10/2026
World Sight Day!
World Sight Day highlights the importance of preventing avoidable vision loss and maintaining lifelong eye health.
Many eye diseases, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and certain retinal conditions, can progress silently before symptoms appear.
Regular comprehensive eye examinations help detect these conditions at an early, treatable stage.
Managing diabetes, blood pressure and other systemic conditions, along with protecting the eyes from UV exposure and injury, can reduce the risk of vision-threatening disease.
Healthy visual habits and timely treatment are essential for preserving vision.
This World Sight Day, don’t wait for a change in vision—make eye health a priority. 👁️
Dr. Kruti shah paediatric ophthalmologist, cataract surgeon , squint surgeon