Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington Information

Founded in 1936, the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington is dedicated to the improvement and preservation of sight and quality of life by providing services and education, and by championing healthy vision and innovation to everyone in our area. Each year, POB impacts approximately 13,000 community members through our suite of evidence-based programs, ranging from vision acuity and glaucoma screenings, eyeglasses distributions and fittings, educational vision resources and events, low vision rehabilitation services and support group networks, and more. We remain committed to comprehensive vision health, ethical service within the community, deep respect for individuals and families in all circumstances, innovation in service delivery, and our ability to serve as a facilitator among our medical and social service peers.