CELEBRATING WORLD SIGHT DAY: Putting People at the Heart of Eye Health.
On the second Thursday of every October, the world comes together to reflect on the importance of accessible, available, and affordable eye care for all. World Sight Day, observed annually, raises global awareness about the impact of blindness and vision impairment.
The theme for the 2025 World Sight Day is “#LoveYourEyes – Putting People at the Heart of Eye Health“. This global campaign, led by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), encourages the public to prioritize their eye health by getting their sight checked regularly and promotes community involvement in sharing personal eye health stories to raise awareness and promote accessible eye care for all.
PACE Uganda, in the spirit of #LoveYourEyes and in partnership with VisionSpring, shares a long-term goal of establishing sustainable, market-based access to affordable reading glasses for adults above 35 years in low-income communities across Uganda through The Reading Glasses for Improved Livelihoods (RGIL) program.
The Reading Glasses for Improved Livelihoods (RGIL) program is designed to enhance functionality, productivity, and income-generating potential among adults living with near vision loss from presbyopia.
Expanding Access to Affordable Vision Care:
In the year 2024/2025, PACE, in partnership with VisionSpring, continued its efforts to make quality vision care accessible and affordable for communities. Through 129 eye camps held in markets, churches, and other community settings, the team screened 3,606 individuals, sold 1,408 pairs of reading glasses at subsidized prices, and referred 1,508 clients to higher-level health facilities for specialized care.
To strengthen service delivery, PACE staff were trained to enhance their capacity in screening for presbyopia.
The initiative was implemented across the districts of Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, Kayunga, Kiboga, Luwero, Nakaseke, and Nakasongola.
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