[Article] #AWorldSightDay Call to Action
Imagine beginning your day and struggling to read the time on the clock beside your bed. You step outside for your morning walk and pass a neighbour without greeting them – not out of unkindness, but because you simply can’t make out their face. Later, as you sit at your computer, the words blur on the screen, making it difficult to work, learn, or connect with someone you love.
Now imagine this is not a temporary challenge, but part of your everyday reality.
This is what vision loss can mean for millions of older adults across the world. It’s not just about the inability to see clearly, it’s about how sight connects us to our independence, our communities, and our sense of self.
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By
International Federation on Ageing (IFA)
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Published
Oct 15, 2025
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Subject Area
- General Health and Wellness
- Social Connectedness / Social Isolation
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Audience
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
- Government
- Health Authorities
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
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Category
- Advocacy
- Impact Stories
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