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In a global effort to raise awareness about blindness and vision impairment, World Sight Day is observed every second Thursday of October. Marking the occasion, the World Health Organization Vision and Eye Care Programme has launched WHOeyes, a free app aimed at assessing both near and distance visual acuity. WHOeyes also serves as an education resource delivering valuable insights on eye protection.
“The WHOeyes app is a perfect complement to World Sight Day activities happening globally. The app, much like the Love Your Eyes campaign, promotes proactive eye care which is a vital step towards addressing the huge unmet vision needs on a global scale.”
– Stuart Keel, Technical Officer, Vision and Eye Care Programme, WHO
The app is available in the six official United Nations languages, including Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. Its user-friendly interface is suitable for individuals aged eight and above.
The app is an exciting new tool that underscores a commitment to global eye health, providing a practical and informative option that is accessible to diverse populations.
WHOeyes is accessible to iOS and Android users, the app accommodates a variety of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets.
