World Retina Day and World Sight Day 2025

World Retina Day and World Sight Day 2025 Celebration Program Organized by the Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) was held on Friday, 26 September 2025, at the Main Lobby, Clinical Block, HCTM. World Retina Day is observed annually on the last Sunday of September, while World Vision Day is celebrated on the second Thursday of October. Both events aim to raise global awareness about eye health issues, including the importance of vision, preventive measures against eye diseases, and ongoing efforts to tackle blindness. The program began with a welcoming speech by Dr. Othmaliza Othman, Head of the Department of Ophthalmology, followed by the opening speech by Dato’ Dr. Azmi Baharudin, Director of HCTM. In his remarks, he expressed hope that this program would provide greater public awareness on the importance of eye health, thereby increasing efforts to prevent eye diseases and reduce the risk of vision problems. Also present at the event were Dr. Ayesha Mohd Zain, Head of the Medical Retina Unit and Chairperson of the World Retina Day and World Sight Day 2025 Organizing Committee, Senior Officers, and HCTM staff.