The below list outlines awareness weeks or events that your LOC may wish to get involved with. LOCSU will aim to update this list as often as possible and share assets and materials with LOCs for some events.
January
Glaucoma Awareness Month: 1 – 31 January 2025
February
AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month: 1 – 28 February 2025
March
Save Your Vision Month: 1 – 31 March 2025
April
World Health Day: 7 April 2025
May
Mental Health Awareness Week: 12 – 18 May 2025
Myopia Awareness Week: Dates TBC, although likely 12 – 18 May 2025
World Retinoblastoma awareness week: Dates TBC, although likely 12 – 18 May 2025
June
Cataract Awareness Month: 1 – 30 June 2025
Glaucoma Awareness Week: Dates TBC, although likely 23 – 29 June 2025
July
Dry Eye Awareness Month: 1-31 July 2025
August
September
National Eye Health Week: dates TBC, although likely 22-28 September 2025
National Inclusion Week: 15 – 21 September 2025
October
Eye Injury Prevention Month: 1 – 31 October 2025
World Sight Day: 9 October 2025
World Mental Health Day: 10 October 2025
November
December
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: 3 December 2025