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In 1954, then President Ramon Magsaysay declared the first week of August of every year as sight conservation week. This is based on a preliminary survey made by the Philippine Eye Bank which shows that approximately 40,000 blind Filipinos could have saved their sight if the necessary precautions had been taken.
Sight is one of our most cherished senses, intricately woven into the fabric of our daily experiences and interactions with the world. The ability to see not only allows us to appreciate the beauty of our surroundings but also plays a crucial role in our safety, learning, and quality of life. As such, sight conservation is a vital aspect of maintaining personal health and well-being, as well as ensuring the overall quality of life for future generations.
In 1954, then President Ramon Magsaysay declared the first week of August of every year as sight conservation week. This is based on a preliminary survey made by the Philippine Eye Bank which shows that approximately 40,000 blind Filipinos could have saved their sight if the necessary precautions had been taken.
At present, a statistics showed by Vision Atlas reveals that in 2020, there were an estimated 12 million people with vision loss in the Philippines. Of these, 500,000 people were blind.
Hence, there is a necessity of carrying on an educational campaign throughout the country to prevent blindness among the people. Accordingly, August has been celebrated as Sight Saving Month.
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