1st April: Prevention of Blindness Week

Current Context: The Prevention of Blindness Week is a nationwide initiative observed from April 1 to April 7 to create awareness about preventable blindness and the importance of eye health.

• The 2025 theme, "Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World", focuses on the global fight against glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness that often progresses without noticeable symptoms.
• This theme stresses early diagnosis, routine eye screenings, and timely treatment to protect vision.
• Efforts during the week include free eye check-up camps, educational campaigns, and community outreach programs, particularly targeting high-risk groups such as those with a family history of glaucoma, the elderly, and diabetics.

Question:

Q.1 When is the Prevention of Blindness Week observed in India?
a) March 1 – March 7
b) April 1 – April 7
c) May 1 – May 7
d) June 1 – June 7

Answer: b) Prevention of Blindness Week is observed annually in India from April 1 to April 7.