World Optometry Day is celebrated on 23rd march every year in different ways. Indian Optometric Association (IOA), Members of Eye Care and Non-Government Organization (VIEW), all join hands for the cause of eye care raise awareness about the eyes. They formed a human chain shaping an eye in five cities of India - Mumbai, kolkata, Hyderabad, Chandigarh and New Delhi.
Eye is one of the greatest creations of God in human body. It is fitted with natural lens and gives us the joy of sensation of light and sight. The world becomes colorful and enjoyable due to the eye. Hence eye-care is a must from the early childhood. By observing optometry day we become aware of many important facts about eyes.
Eyes should be properly nutured with proper diet having vitamin A and daily wash with clean water. Now a days in cities polluted air and vehicles exhaust, the health of eye is in danger. It is the call of the hour to protect our eyes from eye burn and irritation. At the same time we should protect our eyes from injury as it is one of the softest organs of the body.
The theme of optometry Day was, "Optometry: The Vision in Sight" and the human chain read as "I of India." On optometry day, free eye camps are conducted in several places. A complete eys examination is done by an able team of optometrists and opthomologists. Free spectacles are also dispensed to the needy people. Optometry Day is a great dat for the cause of eye.