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What Participants Gain
- Maintained Independence
- Increased Self-Awareness
- Awareness of Available Resources
- Prevention Information
- Network of Support
- Tips for living with low vision
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EYEWATCH® was started in 1988 as a support group for seniors living with low vision. Since then it
has evolved into an educational program aimed at prevention
and awareness of the many eye diseases that are faced by
today's aging adults.
The EYEWATCH® program has been designed as a continuing
program, using a trained facilitator to deliver scheduled
meetings, covering a set curriculum. Whether informing
participants about eye diseases (symptoms, prevention, etc.),
educating them about available community resources, or simply
offering support to those already suffering from vision loss,
EYEWATCH® is a valued resource for any aging adult. EYEWATCH® provides seniors and their care givers information
on:
- age related vision disorders
- services that are available
- the latest medical advances
- preventative measures to encourage appropriate management of conditions
EYEWATCH® is also a valuable social outlet and support group for seniors in need.
Statistical information regarding the "baby boomer" population is
steadily pouring into the health industry, and information shows that
blinding disorders such as Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD),
Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataracts will soon be at an
all-time high. It is the mission of Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic to
preserve sight and prevent blindness through screenings and public
education; however, until there is a medical cure, age related vision
impairments are health issues that will inevitably face many seniors. ( If you are looking for the EyeWatch® Facilitator Resource Center, it is on this page. )
Melissa Perry
Program Director
(888)
790-2020 ext. 4
Comments from Participants:
"All of us over 55 years of age should take this course. Thank you so much for providing this opportunity to learn."
"The teachers were very well prepared and informative about the subject. I enjoyed the sessions very much."
"The program was very useful and accommodating."
"The information was very helpful and interesting to me. Also, I can pass what I learn to someone else."
For more information about EYEWATCH®, to find out how to get an
EYEWATCH® program started in your community, or for current EYEWATCH®
locations, contact:
» What You Might Not Know...
About Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic
Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic is the only local
volunteer-based nonprofit organization whose sole
mission is to preserve sight and prevent blindness.
The primary means of accomplishing our mission
since 1957 is through vision screenings
for both children and adults, providing support groups
for seniors, and supplying public and professional education
and information. For more information, or to
contribute to the sight-saving fund, call toll-free,
(888) 790-2020, ext. "0." We also gratefully accept
online donations here at this web site!
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