Staff

Suleiman Alibhai, OD

Clinical Director and Doctor of Optometry

Suleiman Alibhai, OD, FAAO, serves as Clinical Director and leader of the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (POB) Vision Rehabilitation Clinic.

Suleiman Alibhai completed his optometric training at the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1991. Dr. Alibhai then pursued a fellowship in low vision rehabilitation at the Lions Low Vision Research and Rehabilitation Center at Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. He has been practicing low vision rehabilitation in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area since 1993. He lectures on vision rehabilitation to local optometry societies, ophthalmology residents, and the various low vision support groups run by the Prevention of Blindness Society.

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.