The Sight Center of Northwest PA
2545 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506
Hours open
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
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About the Business
The Sight Center of Northwest PA: Transforming Vision Health in Erie
Located at 2545 W 26th St, Erie, PA 16506, The Sight Center of Northwest PA is dedicated to preventing blindness and promoting independence for individuals experiencing vision loss or blindness. With a mission to enhance the quality of life and empower those with vision impairments to engage in their communities, The Sight Center serves as a beacon of hope and support in the Erie community.
Key Services and Initiatives:
- Vision Health and Prevention: The Sight Center is committed to preventing blindness by offering comprehensive vision screenings, particularly for young children, which serve as the first line of defense in maintaining ocular health.
- Diabetes Risk Assessment: Understanding the link between diabetes and vision loss, the center provides resources to help individuals determine their risk for developing diabetes, a crucial step in preventing related vision complications.
- Low Vision Clinic: Each year, nearly 300 new patients with vision loss are seen in the low vision clinic. The clinic dispenses around 300 assistive devices, including magnifiers and specialized lighting, to help patients maintain their independence.
- Occupational Therapy: Over 160 patients annually receive follow-up care from occupational therapists, who assist in adapting home environments and daily routines to better support individual needs for independence.
- Life Skills Support and Transportation: The Sight Center offers extensive life skills support and transportation services, providing over 4,200 hours of assistance and traveling more than 100,000 miles to ensure that individuals with vision loss can live as independently as possible.
- Educational Outreach: Beyond direct patient care, the center reaches over 1,000 community members each year with educational programs focused on eye health and safety, fostering a well-informed community dedicated to visual health.
At The Sight Center of Northwest PA, the focus is not only on preventing blindness but also on caring for the visual health of the community. By providing essential services and empowering individuals with vision loss, the center is making a profound impact on the lives of many, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live a full and independent life.
For more information or to schedule a visit, contact The Sight Center at (814) 455-0995 or visit their location at 2545 W 26th St, Erie, PA 16506.
Reviews
"Attending a class on diabetes. Great and knowledgeable staff. Support is very helpful and the class is not stressful."
"Amazing people to work with always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that you're happy and understand what's going on."
"The Sight Center is a great resource for people in Erie, not just for vision needs. Their Diabetes Prevention Program is the best kept secret in Erie! Most dedicated and fun staff in Erie."
"This place is incredible. State of the art facility assisting the blind and visually impaired. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Plus the seeing eye puppy is a bonus."
"Attending diabetes classes very helpful and excellent teacher. She really cares about her students ."
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