December is Gift of Sight Month

December is Gift of Sight Month

November 30, 2025

What is Gift of Sight Month?

December is designated as “Gift of Sight Month” to raise awareness about the importance of eye health and vision care. This month encourages individuals to prioritize eye exams and take steps to protect their vision. 

Gift of Sight Month is commemorated every year to encourage regularly getting eye check-ups done and taking care of our eyes. Healthy vision plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being and so it’s important to spend some time looking after our eyes.

Research has shown that regular eye exams not only protect us from debilitating eye diseases such as macular degeneration and glaucoma, but they can also be a means of detecting some common health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Many eye diseases don’t show obvious symptoms in their early stages, but regular eye exams can help detect and treat them early. 

If you are not sure, check with your employer to see if your health insurance plan covers eye exams or ask your doctor for recommendations. 

Additional Resources

• https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/gift-of-sight-month/
• https://www.roselleeyeclinic.com/gift-the-gift-of-sight-month/
• https://tayani.com/give-the-gift-of-sight
• https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/get-free-or-low-cost-eye-care