#LoveYourEyes
The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) is proud to recognize World Sight Day 2022.
We’re urging everyone to #LoveYourEyes by taking charge of your eye health
WHAT IS WORLD SIGHT DAY?
World Sight Day is an international day of awareness coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). It’s the one day of the year where the world can focus its attention on eye health as a global issue.
World Sight Day is on
October 13, 2022.
WORLDWIDE:
Over 90% of vision loss is preventable or treatable
Over 90% of vision loss is preventable or treatable
At least 1.1 billion people experience vision loss primarily because they don’t have access to eye care services
At least 1.1 billion people experience vision loss primarily because they don’t have access to eye care services
The top 5 causes of vision loss include:
- Uncorrected refractive error
- Unoperated cataract
- AMD
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic retinopathy
The top 5 causes of vision loss include:
- Uncorrected refractive error
- Unoperated cataract
- AMD
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic retinopathy
The #LoveYourEyes campaign is back for another World Sight Day!
#LoveYourEyes
IS ABOUT AWARENESS
#LoveYourEyes challenges everyone to consider the health of your eyes, and if you are able to, prioritize your eye heath and have your eyes checked.
How aware are Canadians about eye health?
When it comes to the leading causes of vision loss*
Canadians are most familiar with cataracts (62%)…
…and almost half know about glaucoma (47%).
* According to a COS online survey of 2003 Canadians completed June 10-21, 2022.
But far fewer Canadians are aware of
age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (39%)…
…and diabetic retinopathy (22%).
Regular eye exams can help prevent vision loss through early detection of these serious eye diseases.
Healthy Canadian adults should get a comprehensive eye exam:
20-39 years
At least every
2 years
40-64 years
At least every
2 years
65+ years
At least every
year
#LoveYourEyes
IS ABOUT ACCESS
Did you know that more than a billion people worldwide don’t have access to the services they need to see clearly? #LoveYourEyes challenges us to support efforts to ensure eye care services are accessible, inclusive, and affordable to everyone, everywhere.
Why aren’t Canadians accessing eye care services?
25% of Canadians haven’t had an eye exam in over two years*
Among Canadians who haven’t seen an eye care professional in the past two years, the top 3 reasons were:*
“There’s nothing wrong with my vision”
“I can’t afford it”
“COVID-19 concerns”
As an advocate for optimal eye health for ALL Canadians, the COS is working to:
Educate Canadians about vision health
Increase access to eye care, drugs, and technology for all
Canadians
Maintain a high standard of eye healthcare
* According to a COS online survey of 2003 Canadians completed June 10-21, 2022.
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