Each year, World Sight Day provides a chance to emphasize the importance of comprehensive eye care. Today, WCO celebrates this day of advocacy and awareness by supporting IAPB’s #LoveYourEyes campaign for 2023. This year, we are bringing attention to the value of eye care in the workplace.
“The evidence is clear that when a worker who is properly corrected demonstrates performance that far exceeds their ability when compared to output prior to being properly corrected for a visual impairment. […] Yet, the reality is that simply correcting a person for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or presbyopia is only one step in addressing good vision and eye health.” –Dr. Sandra S. Block, World Council of Optometry President
In a recent appointment with her own optometrist, Dr. Block received good news about her overall eye health. Read her full President’s Statement below on the value of obtaining a comprehensive eye exam.
World Sight Day 2023 _ WCO President's StatementDownload the full statement here.