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11/03/2026

World Glaucoma Week (WGW) is scheduled for March 8–14, 2026, with the overarching theme "Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World," encouraging global participation in awareness, education, and clinical action to prevent irreversible blindness, with the main day, World Glaucoma Day, falling around March 12th each year.

07/03/2026

International Women's Day (IWD) highlights the significant gender disparities in eye health, where women and girls are disproportionately affected by vision loss (55% of cases), often due to poverty, lack of access, and limited opportunities in the eye care workforce, with organizations like The Fred Hollows Foundation, Orbis, and Optometry Australia advocating for equity, supporting female eye health professionals, and promoting accessible care to break cycles of poverty.

01/03/2026

Workplace Eye Wellness Month is an annual observance in March to raise awareness about preventing eye strain from screens (digital eye strain) and protecting eyes from injuries in hazardous jobs, encouraging practices like:

- 20-20-20 Rule
Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

- Ergonomics
Position screens slightly below eye level, 18-25 inches away.

- Blink Often
Helps keep eyes moist.

- Good Lighting
Avoid glare and dimness.

- Wash Hands
Prevent germs from getting in your eyes.

- Protective Eyewear
Essential for hazardous tasks (e.g., construction, labs, welding).

27/02/2026

Rare Disease Day highlights eye care for rare conditions, focusing on genetic eye diseases (IRDs like Coats Disease, Retinitis Pigmentosa), promoting awareness, genetic testing for early diagnosis, and advocating for holistic care, research (gene therapies!) and community support to combat isolation, with organizations leading efforts for better treatments and equitable care for the millions affected.

24/02/2026

Each year, thousands of Australian lives are changed through the gift of donated tissues, including eye tissue. Compared to organ donation, many more people can become eye and tissue donors.

Please go to donatelife.gov.au for the details and facts around organ donations and how to register.

03/02/2026

World Cancer Day emphasizes eye care by promoting sunglasses to protect against UV radiation and highlighting the importance of regular eye exams for early detection of eye cancers and vision changes. For those undergoing cancer treatment, it's crucial to use gentle cleansers, wash hands frequently, and follow up with your eye doctor about any vision changes or concerns.

01/02/2026

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, dedicated to raising public knowledge of this leading cause of vision loss in older adults. The month emphasizes the importance of regular eye exams, lifestyle changes like a healthy diet and avoiding smoking, and timely medical treatment to prevent vision loss and blindness from AMD.

25/01/2026