LaunchPad: Also New Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington to Host Two Glaucoma Awareness Events By Staff Thursday, January 26, 2023 12:05 AM Product: Two glaucoma screening and awareness events from the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington.Top Line: The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington is hosting two events to provide free screenings for and information about glaucoma. Close Up: On Saturday, January 28, Chevy Chase-based glaucoma specialist, Arthur Schwartz, MD will speak at 10 a.m. in Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase.On Saturday, February 11, the Society will host a mega clinic, offering free vision screenings and eye exams in Alexandria, Virginia. Attendees are invited to join a free glaucoma workshop at 1p.m. hosted by Reena Garg, MD, director for the ophthalmology residency program at Washington Hospital Center at Georgetown University. Vital Stats: Complete details are: Friendship Heights: Saturday, January 28What: Glaucoma Awareness Month Event and ScreeningsWhen: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28Where: Village of Friendship Heights, 4433 South Park Ave., Chevy Chase, MDContact: Hanna Hayden, hhayden@thereisgroup.com, (785) 477-4146Alexandria, VA: Saturday, February 11What: Free Vision Screenings and Eye ExamsWhen: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11Where: St. Joseph Catholic Church, 711 North Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA 22314Contact: Hanna Hayden, hhayden@thereisgroup.com, (785) 477-4146www.youreyes.org