Every year on the second Thursday of October, people around the world unite to raise awareness about eye health and vision impairment. This global observance serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting one of our most precious senses – our sight. 
In 2025, World Sight Day was observed on October 9 under the theme “Love Your Eyes at Work”, emphasising the significance of prioritising eye health in the workplace.
At the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), this observance holds special meaning as we shine a spotlight on the incredible professionals within our Ophthalmology Department, whose dedication and expertise help safeguard the vision of countless patients each year.
Honouring Our Eye Care Team
Our Ophthalmology Department plays a pivotal role in promoting eye health and delivering compassionate, quality care. A diverse and highly skilled team collaborates to make the department’s work possible. Our ophthalmologists diagnose and treat complex eye conditions, performing surgeries and developing treatment plans that help restore and improve vision over time. Working alongside them, our optometrists conduct comprehensive eye examinations, identify vision problems, and design personalised treatment plans to correct and prevent eye diseases.
Equally vital to the department’s success are our nurses, who provide compassionate care to patients by administering medications, monitoring their conditions, and offering education on proper eye care and self-management. In the operating theatre, technicians play a crucial role by assisting ophthalmologists during delicate procedures, ensuring precision and the highest standards of patient care. Meanwhile, our clerks form the administrative backbone of the department, managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and ensuring that every individual who walks through our doors receives seamless, courteous service.
Our Departments and Expertise
Within our Ophthalmology Department, several specialised areas work together to provide comprehensive eye care. The Ophthalmology Ward offers round-the-clock attention, ensuring patients’ comfort and recovery. At the Vision Centre, our optometrists conduct refraction tests, diagnose vision issues, and create tailored treatment plans to meet each patient’s needs. Our Eye Clinic, one of the largest outpatient clinics at GPHC, serves as the heart of patient care, where ophthalmologists and nurses collaborate to diagnose and treat various eye conditions with precision and compassion.
In the Eye Theatre, a skilled group of ophthalmologists, nurses, and technicians carry out intricate surgeries to help restore or enhance vision, while the Retinopathy Screening Centre works on finding and managing diabetic retinopathy early, which is a major cause of blindness that can be prevented. Each of these areas functions as an essential piece of the larger mission to preserve vision and promote lifelong eye health.
A Vision of Dedication
As we celebrate World Sight Day 2025, we take this opportunity to acknowledge the commitment, expertise, and compassion of our Ophthalmology Department. Their collective efforts make a profound difference in the lives of our patients and the wider community, embodying the spirit of this year’s theme: Love Your Eyes at Work.
The management of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation proudly honours our staff’s tireless service in promoting eye health and delivering exceptional care. Together, we reaffirm our mission to protect and preserve sight because healthy vision means a brighter future for all.
Always prioritise your eyes. (Photos and story from the GPHC)
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