Saturday 13 October 2018

When is World Sight Day observed?

When is World Sight Day observed?

Options

1) second Thursday of October

2) second Thursday of November

3) second Thursday of December

4)none of the above

answer

 1) second Thursday of October


Other details

World Sight Day, observed annually on the second Thursday of October, is a global event meant to draw attention on blindness and vision impairment.

It was originally initiated by the SightFirstCampaign of Lions Club International Foundation in 2000.

It has since been integrated into VISION 2020 and is coordinated by IAPB in cooperation with the World Health Organization.


theme 2018     Eye Care Everywhere

The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness is a coordinating, umbrella organization to lead an international effort in mobilizing resources for blindness prevention activities. It was set up on January 1, 1975, by the late Sir John Wilson, the Founder President. 

Founder: John Wilson

Founded: 1975

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