TOOLS FOR INDEPENDENCE: How POB community programs & vision support groups promote independence!

If you have been told “nothing more can be done with regular corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery,” don’t panic! You likely have low vision. There are many resources that can provide help. If you are having difficulty learning to live with vision changes, a support group can be a great source of information and guidance.

The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington’s groups provide opportunities to learn how other people are coping with sight loss and information about resources that will help you learn how to do old things in new ways. If your eye doctor has indicated that you could progressively lose more sight, POB programs are designed to help you get prepared. You may need to learn about new skills and technology for daily living. Many people with low vision don’t know that help is available.

Know that much of what has to be done to keep your quality of life must be done by you but POB wants you to know – you are not alone! We understand that losing even a small part of your sight can be devastating, but know this: You can make the most of impaired sight. For information on all of our events, visit www.youreyes.org/events.

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