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Dr. Alexis Malkin, a low vision rehabilitation specialist with Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington’s ® (POB) Low Vision Learning Center and our “Ask the Doctor” columnist ,was a recent guest on the “Low Vision Bureau Podcast” to discuss … Continue reading
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The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington® (POB) hosts events all year long. Unfortunately, inclement weather can cause POB to cancel these events. In case of inclement weather this weekend, please call (301) 312-3685 for updated event information.
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On February 8, Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington’s ® (POB) Executive Director Michele Hartlove and myself traveled to Hyattsville, MD to be part of an event recognizing organizations that received grants from the United Way of the National … Continue reading
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As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington® Board member Sally Ann Pilkerton and myself traveled to Rockville to tape a segment for “Make a Difference,” a County Cable Montgomery program. That segment … Continue reading
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Each month, Dr. Alexis Malkin from the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington’s ® (POB) Low Vision Learning Center will answer common questions on eye health in our “Ask the Doctor” column. Here is this month’s entry on legal … Continue reading
February is a month focused on love, but it’s not just about flowers and chocolates. February is also American Heart Month. Each year, organizations host events to help people learn more about their heart health and what they can do … Continue reading
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Mark your calendars! POB board member Sally Ann Pilkerton and I will appear on Montgomery County Cable Television’s “Make a Difference” program starting on Monday, February 5. Sally and I were on the show to talk about the variety of … Continue reading
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You don’t need to be at a doctor’s office to check your vision. In fact, there’s a simple tool called the Amsler Grid that you can use to evaluate your sight on a regular basis. The grid, which has small … Continue reading
Are you in the market for a new dresser or chair? Do you love home decor new and old? Then POB’s Alexandria Resale Shop is a great place for you to go. Nestled in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, … Continue reading
From January 14-15, the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (POB) hosted a glaucoma screening booth at the 19th annual NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo. While this was not POB’s first appearance at the event, it is always been … Continue reading
