Eye Health Education Events – Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington

Throughout the year, ophthalmologists and other eye care professionals volunteer to bring eye health education to our community through the POB Speakers Bureau.

These free, in-person events present the latest information on various eye health topics, including general eye health, low vision, glaucoma, macular degeneration, amblyopia/strabismus, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, and more. Events are held throughout the region at community gathering places.

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Interested in hosting an eye health education event?

Eye health events are a vital health education opportunity for your civic, social, religious, or school group audience of 15 or more people.

Please contact us at least eight weeks before your proposed date/event. Availability is not guaranteed, as doctors may not be available at certain times.

Each interactive event includes a question-and-answer session with the presenter. Please note that many doctors request basic audio/visual capabilities (microphone, projector, computer) for their talks and on-site parking.

To schedule an event or to learn more, call (202) 234-1010.

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!

I would like to thank POB for arranging virtual Low Vision Support & Resource Group events. I have found them extremely helpful.

Thanks to POB for hosting events for individuals with low vision. It truly gives people a sense of community!

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!

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!

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.

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