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Visual Aids Store - Visit our facility for low vision products.
Prevention of Blindness Tips
How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
  • Eat a well balanced diet
  • Take vitamins and medications as directed
  • Stay Active / regular exercise
  • Quit smoking
  • Keep health conditions under control (blood sugar)
  • Wear a brimmed hat and sunglasses when outdoors
  • Take frequent breaks when working on the computer
  • Improve lighting around the house
  • Protect Eyes from injury
  • Visit your eye doctor once every two years (unless told otherwise) Diabetics once every year or more for a comprehensive eye exam (dilated and intraocular pressures)
  • Stay educated on the signs and symptoms
  • Know your eyes and monitor your vision for changes
  • Contact your eye doctor  immediately if you noticed any of the following changes in vision:
Contact Your Eye Doctor Immediately if You Experience:
  • Sudden hazy or blurred vision
  • Recurrent pain in or around the eyes
  • Double vision
  • Flashes of light
  • Halos around lights
  • Unusual sensitivity to light or glare
  • Change in color of the iris
  • Sudden development of persisting floaters
Additional Resources
American Foundation for the Blind Website
National Eye Institute Website
LowVision.org List of National (USA) Associations
Library Services
Library services are available for the blind and physically handicapped.

Free Library of Philadelphia
Library Code: PA1A
Tel: (215) 683-3213
Toll Free: (800) 222-1754

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Library Code: PA2A
Tel: (412) 687-2440
Toll Free: (800) 242-0586

James V. Brown Library also offers large print and audio books.
Service Area Map
Service Areas
We serve the following counties in Central Pennsylvania:

Bradford, Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga Counties.
Phone: (570) 323-9401
Toll Free: (866) 320-2580
Fax: (570) 323-8194
PO Box 3292, 2121 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701
Affiliation Logos: Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, United Way, PAB, NIB, Skilcraft, AbilityOne and PIBH.
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