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Celebrating 75 Years of Sight-Saving Services During Night of Vision
The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (POB) celebrated 75 years of sight-saving services and community programs during its annual Night of Vision charity gala on Saturday,...
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POB Attends American Girl Store Opening at Tysons Corner
The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (POB) was invited last month to the grand opening reception of the American Girl store at Tysons Corner. POB is American Girl Programs’...
View Article4th Annual American Girl Fashion Tickets on Sale September 19
Become a part of history! The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (POB) invites girls and their friends and families to experience the American Girl Fashion Show on Sunday,...
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POB to be Featured on “Make a Difference” Show
Mark your calendars! POB board member Sally Ann Pilkerton and I will appear on Montgomery County Cable Television’s “Make a Difference” program starting on Monday, February 5. Sally and I were on the...
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POB Receives United Way Grants
On February 8, Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington’s ® (POB) Executive Director Michele Hartlove and myself traveled to Hyattsville, MD to be part of an event recognizing...
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Low Vision Expert from POB Featured on Podcast
Dr. Alexis Malkin Dr. Alexis Malkin, a low vision rehabilitation specialist with Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington’s ® (POB) Low Vision Learning Center and our “Ask the...
View ArticleNIH study provides clarity on supplements for protection against blinding eye...
Adding omega-3 fatty acids did not improve a combination of nutritional supplements commonly recommended for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of vision loss among older...
View ArticleBreaking News!!! Results from the AREDS Study
NIH study provides clarity on supplements for protection against blinding eye disease Adding omega-3 fatty acids did not improve a combination of nutritional supplements commonly recommended for...
View ArticleRemembering Ed Walker: Prominent WAMU “Radio Hall of Fame” Host, Honorary POB...
Many of you may know that radio personality and POB friend Ed Walker passed away on Oct. 26. Only two short years ago, Ed was invited by POB to speak at a Vision Support Lunch & Learn holiday event...
View ArticleHopkins Vision Researcher Links Environmental Change to Eye Health Hazards
Another reason to worry about climate change: Expanding areas of arid land, air pollution, and greater exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation all present potential health hazards to your eyes,...
View ArticleNew Accessible Art Experience
The Smithsonian American Art Museum, in collaboration with POB, proudly introduces “America InSight,” a docent-led tour for visitors who are visually impaired. Enjoy highlights of the art collection...
View ArticleNight of Vision celebrates 80 years of local sight-saving organization
The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington® (POB) celebrated 80 years of providing sight-saving services in the DMV area on Saturday, March 19 at the Night of Vision® gala, which...
View ArticleEye study underscores the long-lasting benefits of controlling diabetes
NIH-funded study shows less diabetic retinopathy progression among those who underwent intensive glycemic control People with type 2 diabetes who intensively controlled their blood sugar level during...
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Nearly 500 pairs of glasses and sunglasses donated to benefit POB’s sight...
(Pictured, L-R: Althea DeGree, Chair of the Eyeglass Drive Donation Program; June Wright, Eyeglass Drive Donation Coordinator; Beverly Cole, Eyeglass Drive Sponsor; Michele Hartlove; Taylor...
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