Glaucoma is serious health condition. Two million Americans hae glaucoma, and as many as 120,000 are blind.

It is the leading cause of blindness among African Americans and Hispanics and vision experts believe half of those affected by glaucoma do not know it because there are usually no symptoms in its early stages.

Vision loss to glaucoma cannot be reversed, but with early detection it can be treated to help slow the disease's progression.

That is why POB established an Adult Glaucoma and Vision Screening program. The program offers these services at community health fairs and throughout programs throughout the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area at places ranging from government offices to places of worship.

What happens at an adult glaucoma screening?

POB uses visual field testing to screen for glaucoma. It is not the air "puff" test. A visual field test measures n individual's entire scope of vision, including peripheral (side) vision which is affected by glaucoma.

During the test, the patient must look straight ahead at all times to avoid testing the central vision rather than the periphery. Each time a flash of light or movement is perceived, the patient responds by pressing a button. This process produces a computerized map of the visual field.

Schedule a Screening

Glaucoma and visual acuity screenings are available by request.  Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , program director, to make an appointment.