The Bermuda Society For The Blind is marking World Sight Day with a series of events.

On Thursday, members will host an open day at Beacon House as they join groups around the world in an international day of education and awareness about vision loss.

The building will be open to the public from 11am to 3pm for refreshments and to learn about BSFB programmes and activities.

On Saturday, the BSFB hosted a technology fair at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute that highlighted some of the technology available for people who are blind or vision impaired.

On Monday, the society will host “Vision Talk: Products for People with Vision Impairment” in Astwood Hall, St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Hamilton. Vision Talk is the society’s monthly information and sharing group for people who are blind or vision impaired and other interested individuals. To reserve a spot, call 292-3231.

On Wednesday, a tag day will be held at various locations in Hamilton, St George’s and Somerset. Finally, on Thursday, October 27, the society will partner with the National Library for discussion of its October book club selection, Crashing Through: A True Story of Risk, Adventure, and the Man Who Dared To See.

Board president Amanda Marshall said in a press release: “The percentage of people in Bermuda who have lost or are losing vision parallels global statistics. According to the 2010 Census, approximately 2,500 Bermudians reported they have vision problems even when wearing glasses.

“Furthermore, about 1,000 of these people report their vision loss interferes with their ability to complete daily tasks.

“Possibly of greater significance is that approximately 65 per cent of the people who report seeing difficulties even when wearing glasses are senior citizens.

“The average age of Bermuda’s population, like that of many places, is increasing, and therefore the number of people who lose vision is likely to increase since many eye conditions that lead to blindness or legal blindness are directly related to increased age.”

•For more information, contact BSFB at 292-3231 or at bsfbinfo@gmail.com