POB November Events Calendar
Upcoming November Events (youreyes.org/events)
To register for an event, call (301) 951-4444 at least 24 hours before the event.
Wednesday. November 6, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tour at Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join POB for a docent-led tour specifically designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Discover highlights from the collection through detailed verbal descriptions.
Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th and G Streets, NW, Washington, DC
Tuesday, November 12, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Diabetic Eye Disease (Virtual Event)
Low Vision Support Group
Join Hailey Robles-Holmes, M.D., Washington National Eye Center Ophthalmology Resident, to learn about the eye diseases diabetics are more likely to develop, such as diabetic retinopathy.
Hosted by Washington National Eye Center.
Tuesday, November 12, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Festive Fun for Everyone (Virtual Event)
Stargardt's Network
Join us for a conversation on accessible holiday activities and must-visit spots in our area.
Hosted by Prevention of Blindness Society.
Wednesday, November 13, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m
MetroAccess Paratransit Program Update
Leisure World Lions Group
MetroAccess is a shared-ride, door-to-door, paratransit service for eligible customers whose disability prevents them from using bus or rail. Read more about our eligibility requirements below. Join a WMATA representative to learn about the latest updates to the MetroAccess Paratransit program.
To RSVP, call Larry at (908) 770-9111.
Leisure World Clubhouse II Edmondson Room
3300 N Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD
Tuesday. November 19, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Windows PC Accessibility (Virtual Event)
Tech Talk Tuesdays
Speaker: Luke Scriven, M.S., CATIS, Assistive Technology Specialist, Vision Forward Association
Join us for a discussion on Windows accessibility with an expert with over a decade of experience working with the visually impaired. Bring your questions!
To RSVP, call (301) 951-4444.
Wednesday, November 20, 11:00 a.m. - 12
The vision-preserving method of The 20/20/20 Rule is a way to make screen time--and your child's vision--last long after the game is over.
The 20/20/20 Rule involves taking a break every 20 minutes from looking at a screen and focusing on an object that's about 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. This allows your eye muscles to relax.
Your child will talk about how 'intense' the game with their friends was, but you can breathe easy knowing that their eyes were relaxed the entire time.
#EyeHealthEssentials
Summer is full of bright skies and wearing sunglasses with UV400 protection is the vision health fashion accessory of the season. Each wave on the pool's surface resembles a mirror reflecting the sun's rays. We at POB want you to enjoy your summer outdoors practicing vision safety before you dive back into the water.
#EyeHealthEssentials
Smart Vision Health Practices To Watrch Fireworks
It is amazing how we become wide-eyed children staring into the night sky during a great fireworks display. The gigantic bursts make us all look up, but the lasting glares from the fireworks can be detrimental to your sight long after the display ends. Tonight, wear sunglasses and occasionally look away from the show. Doing these easy vision health practices can help preserve your sight.
#FourthOfJuly2024
#EyeHealthEssentials
Groundbreaking Ceremony starts at 11 am!
Happy Father's Day 2024
Father's Day is a time to celebrate the one in our lives who guides and nurtures us with his love and wisdom. Along with getting him another tie this year, be sure to remind him (or yourself) to schedule his next eye exam as soon as possible. June is Men's Health Month and POB wants to make sure your favorite guy can see all the wonderful memories he will make with his family.
#FathersDay
#EyeHealthEssentials
2024 Men's Health Empowerment Expo
This past weekend, POB had the wonderful pleasure of serving the Greater Alexandria community for the 2024 Men’s Health Empowerment Expo at the Charles Houston Recreation Center. Providing onsite glaucoma screenings for those in attendance is another example of how POB looks to ensure that everyone in our region receives the vision care they need. Thanks to Inova Fairfax Hospital for facilitating a great dialogue about mental health. Special thanks to Col. Jim Paige of Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria 21 and Wes Hall of Monumental Sports Network for giving their valuable insight on the day and why maintaining eye health is important. We look forward to working with everyone again very soon.
#MensHealthMonth
#EyeHealthEssentials
Happy Mother's Day From POB
Happy Mother's Day from Prevention of Blindnes Society of Metropolitan Washington. Be sure to treat your mother (or yourself) by visiting the eye doctor for an exam.
#happymothersday
Glaucoma Awareness Month is here, and the time to better understand the early warning signs of this vision-limiting condition is now!
POB’s See For Yourself website is a one-stop resource hub for individuals to learn more about the risks, best methods of action, how to prepare for their exam, and where to receive further help. Visit www.glaucomadc.org for more information.
#GlaucomaAwareness #SeeForYourself
POB provided free glaucoma screenings to seniors at Vida Senior Centers' 10th Annual Health Fair - "Prioritizing Senior Health" - in DC earlier this month!
Serge from Oak Chapel United Methodist Church in Silver Spring shared why our #glasses4scholars program was important for students. On Saturday, we provided free eye exams and eyeglasses to Montgomery County Public Schools students from Jackson Road, Georgian Forest, and Highland Elementary Schools! Many thanks to Oak Chapel and Children's Opportunity Alliance for helping us ensure children access the vision health services they need!
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