Listen and Watch – Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington

Listen to the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington’s Event Replay Channel, which houses recordings of our monthly Low Vision Town Hall Meetings, moderated by Suleiman Alibhai, O.D.

You can even use an Amazon Alexa-enabled device to listen with just your voice. Say: “Alexa, play Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington podcast.” Try it! If you need assistance, call (301) 951-4444.

Watch replays of recent webinars and events on POB’s YouTube channel.

Shortcuts to our favorite topics:

Eye Conditions and Diseases:

Common Aging Eye Conditions

Age-related Macular Degeneration 101

Glaucoma Research Update

Glaucoma 101

Dry Eye 101

Detecting an Eye Emergency

The Different Eyecare Professionals

Falls Prevention 101

Technology for Low Vision:

iPhone Accessibility Basics

iPhone Accessibility Part 2

Amazon Alexa

Amazon Alexa and Android Accessibility Basics

Windows Computer Accessibility

MD Technology Assistance Program

Talking, Large Print, and Tactile Products

Using Hearing in Place of Vision

2022 Low Vision Device Exhibition

State and Community Resources:

MetroAccess: Transportation for All

Talking Books Program

Leisure Activities with Vision Loss

Leisure Activities (part 2) with Vision Loss

Accessible Pharmacy

Low Vision Services:

Vision Rehabilitation 101

Orientation and Mobility Training and Low Vision Occupational Therapy

State Blindness Agencies

In-Home Adaptations for Vision Loss

Optimizing Lighting in Your Home

Services for Blinded Veterans

Americans with Disabilities Act

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.