Now in its 11th year, the World Sight Day Photo Competition invites photographers around the globe to share images that celebrate eye health and the role vision plays in everyday life. As part of International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness’ (IAPB) global #LoveYourEyes campaign, the competition helps raise awareness of eye health, amplify personal stories, and inspire action towards eye care for all.

New for 2026: To mark the year when the first ever Global Summit for Eye Health will take place, HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, IAPB global ambassador, will join the judging panel. Entrants can also submit the story behind their image this year. While optional, these stories add context and highlight the people, moments, and experiences behind the photographs.

Competition categories include:

• Love Your Eyes: Moments that show the power of good vision in everyday life.

• Love Your Child’s Eyes: Children learning, playing, and thriving through healthy sight.

• Love Your Eyes at Work: Eye health and vision protection in the workplace.

• Love Health for All: Health professionals delivering care and ensuring no one is left behind.

• Making the World See the Value of Vision (new): Images that demonstrate why vision matters for education, work, independence, opportunity, and quality of life.

This year’s judging panel features HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, IAPB global ambassador; Jennifer Tsai, OD, board-certified optometrist and medical advisor; John Boatz, award-winning photographer; Marijn Fidder, documentary photographer; and Michelle Sylvanowicz, VP, global advocacy & access collaborations lead, Bayer Consumer Care AG.

The competition closes on November 18, with winners announced on December 10, 2026 (Human Rights Day). Submissions are now open at: www.iapb.world/photo_competition.