The Benevento branch of the Unione Italiana dei Ciechi e degli Ipovedenti (UICI), acting as the local IAPB branch, is offering free eye-pressure screenings on 6, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 13 October 2026, at different venues and times across the area.
The initiative is timed for World Sight Day, which falls on Thursday 8 October 2026. In Italy, the 2026 edition involves IAPB Italia ETS prevention activities, screenings and consultations in more than 90 Italian cities with the support of UICI.
A second prevention round in 2026
According to local reports, this is the second prevention day organized in 2026. Screenings carried out between March and October have already reached more than 60 residents.
The programme has covered 14 municipalities in the Montesarchio health district and another five municipalities in the Benevento area. The exact list of the five municipalities around Benevento, and the full venue-by-venue timetable, was not detailed in the verified sources.
What the check does — and does not — tell you
The screening measures intraocular pressure. The procedure is described as quick and painless.
An abnormal reading can flag a sign compatible with glaucoma, but elevated eye pressure alone is not a diagnosis of glaucoma. Anyone with a high reading needs a full eye examination for proper assessment. The health information shared around the initiative is general guidance and does not replace individual ophthalmic advice.
What to know before you go
The confirmed dates are 6, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 13 October 2026, with locations and hours varying by day. The sources do not publish a complete list of addresses, detailed opening hours, or booking instructions for the Benevento screenings.
Readers planning to attend should therefore check the latest notices from UICI Benevento or the local outlets carrying the announcement before travelling, especially for the sessions after 8 October. No final attendance figure beyond 13 October is yet available.
Beyond one day: regular checks and daily habits
IAPB presents World Sight Day as part of continuing prevention, not a one-off event. Its standing recommendations include periodic eye examinations and attention to everyday behaviour that helps protect vision.
For the 2026 campaign, IAPB highlights practical steps such as protecting the eyes from injury, being cautious with the use of eye drops and contact lenses, and taking regular breaks during prolonged screen use.
Taken together, the message from Benevento and from the national campaign is simple: a free pressure check is a useful starting point, regular follow-up is what protects sight over time.
