World Sight Day
World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment and is held on the second Thursday in October each year.
Thursday 9th October 2025 is World Sight Day, where we encourage everyone to #LoveYourEyes and help make the case for eye care that is accessible, available, and affordable for everyone, everywhere.
This year we will be popping up at local hardware stores, libraries, community centres and shopping malls across Australia, offering FREE walk up vision screenings for children aged 3 – 18 years. No bookings required!
Thursday 9th October: Gympie Library, Queensland.
Friday 10th October: Trucks on Tour, Wilfred Taylor Reserve, Wheatsheaf Road, Morphett Vale, South Australia, 10am- 2pm
Saturday 11th October: Noarlunga Bunnings, South Australia, 11am – 1pm
Saturday 11th October: McLaren Vale Institute Hall, Main Road, McLaren Vale, South Australia, 10am – 1pm
Saturday 11th October: Gateway Plaza, Warrnambool, Victoria.
Here are some fun activities you can click on and download to try on World Sight Day week, to see how just important your eyes are and show how much you ‘Love Your Eyes’.
90% of Vision Loss is Preventable or Treatable.
However, if left undiagnosed, many conditions can lead to Irreversible Vision Loss.
The Lions Eye Health Program has a very simple message to deliver to members of your community.
Eye Examinations Save Sight
Thank you again for your continued support.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at enquiries@lehp.org.au