Charities, researchers and organisations have concentrated their efforts on eye care in young people this World Sight Day 2024 (October 10).
This year’s theme, ‘Love Your Eyes,’ focused on the unique needs of children’s vision and eye health.
Escalating risks to children’s eye health have emphasised the need for early intervention said World Sight Day organisers, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB).
It noted that with a growing number of sight conditions in children and many lacking access to affordable eye care, child eye health has become a top priority.
The IAPB, its member organisations and Prevent Blindness have partnered on initiatives around the world in support of World Sight Day.
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