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The health and safety of our clients, staff, and supporters is our top priority. Guidance from federal, state, and local health agencies continues to change rapidly. Learn more about POB's COVID-19 response, including the operating status of our locations.
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Listen to recordings of previous Low Vision Town Hall Call-In Meetings online. Now available on Alexa, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify!
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About Us

 

Founded in 1936, the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (POB) is dedicated to the improvement and preservation of sight and quality of life by providing services and education, and by championing healthy vision and innovation to everyone in our area.

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Eye Health and Diseases

 

Learn about the eye’s anatomy and common eye diseases — including causes, symptoms, and options for prevention and treatment.

Amblyopia

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Low Vision

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Each year, POB impacts more than 13,000 community members through our evidence-based programs for children and adults with low vision. These programs include vision acuity and glaucoma screenings, eyeglasses distributions and fittings, educational events on vision health, low vision rehabilitation, resource assistance, support groups, and more.

Programs for Children

For Children

Programs for Adults

For Adults

Programs for Low Vision

For Low Vision

Resources

POB has a suite of community resources for all ages and levels of vision. Our Low Vision Resource Guide offers everything you need to navigate your vision journey — whether you are seeking support for recent vision loss, long-time vision loss, or for family members or caregivers. Additionally, our resources will help you locate local eye care providers, find financial assistance for eye care, and more.
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Thanks to your generosity, the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington brings critical vision health and support services to more than 13,000 of our neighbors that need it most each year. We are so grateful for your support as we continue to do everything we can to improve and preserve sight and quality of life!

Whether you want to give your time, raise awareness, or donate in honor of a loved one, you have the power to be a champion for vision health!

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Testimonials

I applied for a job with Metro - I needed new eyeglasses so I could be a MetroBus operator. Thanks to POB, I was able to get new prescription eyeglasses at a price I could afford! Thank you!
Alex R.
Alex R.Washington, DC
I would like to thank POB for arranging virtual Low Vision Support & Resource Group events. I have found them extremely helpful.
Lois L.
Lois L.Silver Spring, MD
Thanks to POB for hosting events for individuals with low vision. It truly gives people a sense of community!
Sandy M.
Sandy M.Bethesda, MD
Thank you to the Prevention of Blindness Society for your kindness and generosity with the students of Highland Elementary School. Lives have been changed! The Linkages to Learning Center - and a lot of smiling kiddos - are beyond grateful for the work you all do!
Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary SchoolSilver Spring, MD
Thank you so much to POB for your professional, friendly, and courteous services. You are amazing and wonderful people. I am lucky to have my new eyeglasses! I can even see the spots on my husband's tie now. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Katrina B.Arlington, VA
In 2002, your organization came to my preschool for a vision screening, and my parents learned that I had amblyopia. If I had not been screened by the Prevention of Blindness Society, I could have become completely blind in my right eye. This would have made some activities that I enjoy, like playing soccer, more difficult. Your screening saved my vision. Thank you for your continued efforts in providing vision care for those in need.
Chloé L.Olney, MD
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