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Public Relations and Fundraising Manager at the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington.

The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (POB) held its 25th annual Night of Vision gala on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Four Seasons in Georgetown. Continue reading

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There’s still one more day to purchase your Night of Vision® gala tickets at the early-registration rate! Tickets purchased online, by phone or postmarked before  Thursday, March 15, will be charged $300 each. After this date, tickets will be priced … Continue reading

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There are just nine days left to purchase tickets for POB’s 25th annual Night of Vision gala at the early-registration rate of $300. Tickets purchased online, by phone or postmarked before March 15 will be charged $300 each. After this … 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 vitamins … Continue reading

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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

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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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