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STROKE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ....................1-800-242-8721 AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION ..................1-888-478-7653 MONTGOMERY COUNTY STROKE ASSOCIATION(301) 681-6272
VISION ALBERT OPTIC/US LENS......................................(301) 987-5000 An expert optician comes to you in your community. Exceptional, convenient & affordable services. Most insurances accepted. 600 S. Frederick Ave., Suite 108, Gaithersburg MD 20877 www.albertoptic.com
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND......TOLL FREE: 1-800-424-8666; (202) 467-5081 Comprehensive range of services that includes orientation and mobility, independent living skills, computer training and support groups
COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND ........(301) 589-0894 EASTER SEALS HARRY & JEANETTE WEINBERG INTER-GENERATIONAL CENTER ......................(301) 588-8704 Low-vision screenings
EYECARE AMERICA, SENIOR EYECARE PROGRAM........................1-877-887-6327 Referral for free medical and surgical eye care to those over 65 and in financial need; not an eyeglass program
INTERNAL LIGHT PROGRAM FOR SENIOR ADULTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT......................................(301) 348-3760 Education, counseling and socialization for visually impaired seniors
LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL ........................1-800-829-0500 LIONS COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOUNDATION ..(301) 577-7800 LOW VISION CENTER ..........................................(301) 951-4444 Information and referral; assistive devices and technology
LOW VISION SPECIALISTS OF MD AND VA ......1-877-958-7880 Special Glasses for Macular Degeneration and other eye conditions. Offices throughout MD and VA. House calls available. Call for a free phone consultation. www.LowVisionMD.org Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services (240) 777-3000
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