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India Observes Prevention of Blindness Week 2025 from April 1 to 7 to Promote Eye Health Awareness.

Important Days | Dated: 09 Apr 2025

The Government of India (GoI) annually observes Prevention of Blindness Week from 1st to 7th April (the first week of April) to raise awareness about eye health, encourage regular eye check-ups, and promote preventive measures to reduce blindness in the population.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - In 2025, the week was observed from April 1 to April 7 across India.
  • - The observance is led by the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness (NSPB) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India (GoI).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Globally, around 2.2 billion people are affected by near or distance vision impairment, highlighting the widespread nature of vision-related issues. Of these, a significant portion can be prevented or treated with timely intervention and access to proper eye care.
  • (ii) An estimated 1.1 billion people currently live with vision loss, with 90% of these cases considered preventable or treatable. This underscores the urgent need for enhanced awareness, affordable treatment options, and improved healthcare access worldwide.
  • (iii) There are about 43 million blind individuals across the globe, and approximately 77% of blindness cases are due to conditions that can be managed or prevented. If global efforts are not strengthened, this number could surge to 60 million by 2050, making it a growing public health concern.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

When is Prevention of Blindness Week observed annually in India?

Correct Answer: April 1–7

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