Employees and partners across the world came together to mark World Sight Day - reaffirming its shared commitment to eye health and the belief that everyone deserves the right to good vision. From large-scale vision screenings to creative fundraising efforts, teams everywhere took action under the theme, “The Right To See.”

On October 9, the global EssilorLuxottica community came together once again to celebrate World Sight Day 2025, reaffirming its shared belief that everyone deserves the right to good vision.

From bustling city centers to remote villages, employees, partners, and volunteers united under the theme “The Right to See”— delivering free screenings, hosting awareness events, and finding creative ways to make vision care more accessible. Together, the Group made an extraordinary impact, creating 2.7 million wearers throughout the entire month of October.

This year, the movement was brought to life once again through powerful portraits by Steve McCurry, displayed across stores, offices, and digital channels around the world— amplifying the message that good vision is a fundamental human right.

Across regions, the spirit of World Sight Day shone bright:

Africa

In Zambia, the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation partnered with the Roger Federer Foundation to bring free screenings, eye exams, and eyeglasses to schoolchildren — helping them see and learn better, with more initiatives planned in the next phase of collaboration.
In Liberia and Kenya, school-based programs provided eye tests and eyeglasses for children and educators, building stronger awareness of vision care in classrooms.
In Rwanda and The Gambia, local teams extended care to underserved communities through clinics in hospitals, schools, and refugee camps.
And in Malawi, the Foundation co-hosted the WHO SPECS¹ workshop with the Ministry of Health to strengthen regional coordination and national eye health systems.

North America

Across campuses in Dallas, New York, Mason, Smithfield, Montreal, and Atlanta, more than 200 colleagues joined in for hands-on activities, refreshments, and celebrations, raising over $40,000 through a special WSD raffle! Vision clinics across North Texas, New York, Boston, and Kansas City brought vital care to local communities throughout October.

Southeast Asia & Korea

Teams organized impactful screenings and community events with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation in the region.

In Thailand, 1,400 sunglasses were donated to local foundations supporting people with visual impairments.
In Laos, screenings at Savan-ITEC Mall reached 983 people, with 619 prescription glasses and 364 sunglasses provided.
In Indonesia, local teams served nearly 6,000 people and distributed 2,200 pairs of spectacles.

EMEA

Across EMEA, the celebrations mixed advocacy, outreach, and engagement:

In Italy, the Foundation’s event at the Chamber of Deputies reaffirmed a national commitment to “The Right To See for All.” The celebrations wrapped up in style, with a rooftop event in Milan uniting 500 employees, and football tournaments bringing together over 300 factory colleagues from Belluno, Turin, and Pescara.
In France, 80 employee volunteers delivered screenings in various city halls in Paris, and 140 colleagues joined a charity run in Charenton.
Germany ran a nationwide campaign promoting regular eye exams.
In Russia, teams partnered with LensMaster to encourage annual vision checks and host learning sessions.
Across the Benelux, local Pearle opticians teamed up with the Youth Education Fund to bring interactive eye health lessons to schools.
In the UAE, local teams joined forces with Al Jaber Optical², Noor Dubai³, ENOC⁴ and The Permanent Committee of Labor Affairs⁵ in Dubai to screen 859 people and provide 421 pairs of eyeglasses.

Latin America

In Chile, teams turned Family Day into a day of care, offering free screenings for employees and loved ones. Clinics at Fundación Las Rosas⁶ and Escuela Especial El Alba⁷ brought eye care to seniors and children with disabilities, ensuring everyone has access to the vision they deserve.
In Brazil, local teams organized Family Day at both the Group’s São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro offices, allowing employees to share their unique work environment with their children. Employees also conducted visual screenings for children and stressed the importance of early eye exams.

China

Teams celebrated WSD with internal events and the announcement of photo contest winners, while clinics across Guizhou, Fujian, Shanxi, and Jiangsu screened nearly 10,000 people, expanding access to vision care in local communities.

Australia / New Zealand

Local teams celebrated with initiatives such as an afternoon tea in the Group’s Sydney office with insights from the Salvation Army, a silent auction, awareness presentations at the University of Western Australia and Auckland as well as school screenings in Victoria.

Vision is not a privilege, it’s a right, and together, EssilorLuxottica is making that right a reality for millions.

_{1. The WHO's SPECS 2030 initiative supports the first-ever global visual health target set by the WHO, aiming to increase effective coverage of visual impairments by 40% by 2030.}
_{2. AI Jaber Optical is a major optical retail chain based in the United Arab Emirates.}
_{3. Noor Dubai is a charitable non-governmental organization based in Dubai, primarily active in blindness prevention and eye health in lower-income countries.}
_{4. ENOC is an organization that brings together child rights advocates from various European countries.}
_{5. The Permanent Committee of}_Labour_{Affairs in Dubai (PCLA) is a significant body in the Emirate of Dubai, responsible for issues related to labor and worker welfare, particularly migrant workers.}
_{6. Fundación Las Rosas is a Catholic non-profit institution based in Chile, dedicated to assisting impoverished elderly individuals.}
_{7. Escuela Especial El Alba is a non-profit educational corporation that provides services to children and young people with special educational needs.}