State Institution ‘The Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy of NAMS of Ukraine‘

June 15 — Day of Protection for the Elderly

Events
15.06.2025

In society, we are used to talking about the necessity of annual eye check-ups for children.

And that is truly important.

But it is just as vital to care for those who once cared for us—our parents, grandmothers, and grandfathers.

Elderly people often do not complain. They get accustomed to deteriorating vision, postpone visits to the doctor, and lose the ability to engage in their favorite activities.

Yet timely diagnostics and well-chosen glasses can restore joy, independence, and activity to a person’s life.

So let’s remember: regular eye check-ups are necessary not only for children.

Let’s take care of our loved ones’ eyesight, especially those who need our attention the most right now.

Vision is quality of life.

And care is the best expression of love.

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