The World Optometry Day was celebrated at Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Optometry and Visual Sciences on 24th March 2017. The day was celebrated enthusiastically by the students who had prepared number of speeches on the occasion of Optometry Day and creating awareness about eye care. The students had prepared a skit which depicted the challenges faced during eye donation. Some of the myths surrounding eye donation were cleared. It was a joyful event in which students and faculties were in attendance and shared their insights about the significance of the day. Faculties advised students to look at research as the next step to their academic development. The students ended the program by distributing sweets amongst themselves which signified the sweetness the Optometry must stir in their lives.