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We have a fruitful discussion with Jude Stern (IAPB) and Kave Noori (EDF) about the challenges and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence for persons with disabilities. We also talk to Anđela Dragović about the situation of visually impaired people in Montenegro.

A new report released today calls on governments around the world to invest in eyecare services to close gaps in global productivity, address the high unmet needs associated with eye conditions and accelerate progress toward achieving the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

An estimated $410.9bn was lost in global economic productivity in 2020 due to reduced workers as a result of sight loss, according to a report.

The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) welcomed over 300 delegates to Singapore for 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE.

The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) welcomes over 300 international delegates to Singapore for 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE.

The IAPB has welcomed more than 300 delegates to Singapore for its "2030 IN SIGHT LIVE" event.

In its annual commemoration of World Sight Day, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is putting a spotlight on the world of work and emphasizing the critical importance of prioritizing eye care.

जुनू श्रेष्ठ नेपालको आँखा क्षेत्रको उदाउँदो नाम हो। उनी आँखा स्वास्थ्यको पैरवी गर्ने विश्वव्यापी शीर्ष संस्था अन्धोपन निवारणका लागि अन्तराष्ट्रिय एजेन्सी (IAPB) को केन्द्रीय कार्यालयमा काम गर्ने पहिलो नेपाली हुन्।

World Sight Day 2023, taking place on 12 October, will focus on the importance of prioritising eye care in the workplace. The global awareness day will be themed around #LoveYourEyes at Work.

Dr Jemilah Mahmood and Ambassador Walton Aubrey Webson have been announced as keynote speakers for the 2030 In Sight Live event in Singapore on June 25-26.

World Sight Day, coordinated and led by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), will emphasise the importance of prioritising eye-care in the workplace with the theme #LoveYourEyes at Work.

IAPB announces World Sight Day 2023 will emphasize the importance of prioritizing eye care in the workplace, under the banner, Love Your Eyes at Work.