The World Uveitis Day Initiative is a global, expert-led movement dedicated to raising awareness of uveitis, one of the leading causes of preventable vision loss worldwide. Founded by uveitis specialists and supported by international partners and major professional societies, the initiative aims to improve understanding, promote early diagnosis, and advance timely, appropriate care.
Through World Uveitis Day, we unite healthcare professionals, patients, advocates, and stakeholders worldwide to improve outcomes for people living with uveitis.
The World Uveitis Day website serves as a unifying global platform to engage healthcare professionals, patients, policymakers, the public, and charitable institutions, fostering greater understanding, collaboration, and action to prevent avoidable vision loss.
The inaugural celebration of World Uveitis Day will take place in Doha (Qatar), honoring the city where the original proposal for World Uveitis Day was first introduced by Dr. Zamzam Al-Baker, leader of the Qatar Uveitis Care for All Initiative.
From this foundation, the initiative has united dedicated uveitis specialists and attracted professional societies worldwide, building a collaborative movement committed to writing a new and impactful chapter in global uveitis patient support.
This collective effort represents an important step toward raising awareness, enhancing patient care, and strengthening the global response to uveitis.