Calgary, Canada October 12, 2023 – Today on World Sight Day, Operation Eyesight is reminding everybody, everywhere to love their eyes and prioritize their eye health.
This year, Operation Eyesight teams worldwide are joining the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness and the global eye health community in focusing on the world’s workforce, reminding everyone of the importance of loving their eyes at work.

“Healthy eyes mean people can work, care for their families, support themselves and contribute to the economy. That’s why eye health at work is more important than ever,” says Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Operation Eyesight’s President and CEO. “World Sight Day 2023 is extra special for Operation Eyesight, as we are also celebrating 60 years of preventing blindness and restoring sight.”
With the support of donors and partners globally, over the past six decades Operation Eyesight has transformed the lives of millions of children, women and men worldwide, by bringing sustainable eye health care to communities that need it most.

Unaddressed visual impairment continues to have a serious impact on workplace productivity, and a third of workers worldwide have uncorrected vision that could be improved. Additionally, people are working differently, including at home, and are also working longer hours.
Operation Eyesight is challenging everyone to consider the health of their eyes and to book their annual eye exam. Staff and employers can also visit operationeyesight.com/worldsightday for tips and resources on keeping eye health in focus in the workplace.
“Across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, our teams are marking World Sight Day with screening events at various workplaces, as well as celebrations with government and hospital partners,” says Dr. Ritu Ghosh, Operation Eyesight’s Global Director, International Programmes.
“We know that almost everyone on the planet will experience an eye health issue in their lifetime, but more than a billion people do not have access to eye care services to correct, treat or prevent vision loss. That’s why World Sight Day is such an important annual event.”
To learn more or make a donation, visit operationeyesight.com/worldsightday.
Operation Eyesight is a Canada-based international development organization working to prevent blindness and restore sight. In 2023, Operation Eyesight celebrates 60 years of collaborating with local hospitals and government partners to invest in sustainable eye health treatment, blindness prevention and community development.
World Sight Day, observed annually on the second Thursday of October, is coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and supported by almost 200 IAPB member organizations, including Operation Eyesight.
For further information, please contact:
Colin Zak
Communications Specialist
Operation Eyesight Universal
ZakC[at]operationeyesight.com
@OpEyesight