31/07/2023
The yearly observance of Sight Saving Month assists in raising public awareness of the significance of eye health and the prevention of blindness in the Philippines, where over 500,000 individuals have been diagnosed as blind or visually impaired.
The Philippine Eye Bank was named as the lead organization in its commemoration when then-President Ramon Magsaysay declared the first week of August of each year as Sight Conservation Week.
Magsaysay's Proclamation No. 40 declared that "this fact points up the necessity of carrying on an educational campaign throughout the country to prevent blindness among the people."
Since then, August has been recognized as Sight Saving Month, according to the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines. The Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines previously stated that the ceremony aimed to "emphasize the importance of protecting and taking good care of the eyes.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1653791/sight-saving-month-finding-light-in-darkness %20Filipinos%20Losing%20Sight
Give your eyes protection by visiting your eye doctor every 6 months to monitor your eyes. With awareness, you will be able to provide your eyes clear vision to see better.
Prescription Optical Clinic upholds the importance of eye care. As we participate to this momentous event, have your eyes checked at our clinic and we will be providing discounts UP TO 50% for our SIGNATURE AND BRANDED FRAMES which lasts for the whole month of August.
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