The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio

11/17/2025

More than a store, The Shop is a Doorway to Hope.
The Shop at The Sight Center makes it easier for people who are blind or visually impaired to get the tools they need to live independently. In addition to providing low-vision solutions for everyday living, The Shop is a doorway to hope and a safe place to begin exploring the possibilities of doing more while seeing less.

https://shopattheshop.org/

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The Shop is the area's only blindness and low vision retail store, providing practical solutions for people who live with permanent vision loss.

11/16/2025

Show your support for The Sight Center’s mission with our exclusive “Making Sense of Vision Loss” tee! 👕
This design honors the power of our senses in adapting to vision loss—and every purchase directly supports programs and services for people who are blind or have low vision.
🛒 Order yours today: https://tinyurl.com/2amd6x5a

Wear it. Share it. Support the mission. 💙
Image Description: A close-up of a blue t-shirt with the words “Making Sense of Vision Loss” across the top. Below the text are simple white line drawings representing the five senses: a nose (smell), a hand (touch), a tongue (taste), an ear (hearing), and an eye (sight). The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio’s logo appears at the bottom.

Hurry and grab this brand new shirt to help support the Sight Center of Northwest Ohio and their mission to empower independence and enrich the lives of those living with low vision or blindness. Supplies are limited so get your order in today! Available in Small, Medium, Large, and 2XLarge.

11/15/2025

Now Streaming: Beyond Sight – A Legacy of Empowerment
For more than a century, The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio has been a beacon of independence, empowerment, and community for people who are blind or visually impaired. Our new documentary, Beyond Sight: A Legacy of Empowerment, tells this powerful story — from our early beginnings to the innovative services and technology shaping the future.

🎧 Audio Description is available, ensuring everyone can experience this inspiring journey.
Watch Beyond Sight and discover how our vision continues to shine brighter into the future.

https://www.wgte.org/node/214861

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For more than a century, the Sight Center of Northwest Ohio has been a beacon of independence, empowerment, and community for people who are blind or visually impaired. This documentary traces the organization’s story from its roots when the community united to change lives through decades of grow...

11/14/2025

Happy Work Anniversary to Adam!

Adam is known for his compassion, his willingness to help others, and his collection of colorful lanyards. Learn more about Adam and the rest of our staff here: https://sightcentertoledo.org/about-us/meet-our-team/

A blue graphic with “Happy Work Anniversary,” a photo of Adam Ragle in a kitchen, a starburst reading “3 Years!,” his name below, and The Sight Center logo at the bottom.

11/14/2025

It's that time of year again. Time to buy your large-print 2026 calendar!! They make the perfect gist. Grab one (or two) today. Shop in-person or at shopattheshop.org.

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11/13/2025

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Turkey Day Open, an annual golf fundraiser organized by local optometrist Dr. Timothy Kime, which he co-founded with his late father, fellow optometrist Dr. Quint Kime. The Turkey Day Open happens regardless of weather, so be ready for a fun time in snow, rain, or sun! All are invited to join us on the course!

60th Annual Turkey Day Open
9 Hole Tournament
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Heatherdowns Country Club
3910 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH 43614
Registration at 8 AM
Shotgun Start at 9 AM
Bring your friends and family out for Thanksgiving morning fun and fellowship.
$15 Walkers
$20 With Cart
Plus $5 donation to The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio

Questions? Contact us at info@sightcenternwo.org or 419-720-3937.

Register here: https://sightcentertoledo.networkforgood.com/events/92664-60th-annual-turkey-day-open-benefiting-the-sight-center

ID: Collage of golfers at the 60th Annual Turkey Day Open at Heatherdowns Country Club, with text promoting the 9-hole tournament on November 27 benefiting The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio.

11/13/2025

A pharmaceutical company has partnered with the Foundation Fighting Blindness to help identify people to take part in an important research study. This study has been approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), a committee responsible for ensuring the ethical and safe conduct of research involving human participants.

We’re looking to connect with adults who have been diagnosed with a macular dystrophy, sometimes called Stargardt-like, or Stargardt-type macular dystrophy. These conditions are most commonly linked to changes in specific genes, such as PRPH2, ELOVL4, PROM1, CDHR1, CTNNA1 or MT-TL1.

If you’ve been told your macular dystrophy is related to one of these genes, we’d love to hear about your experience living with the condition. Your voice can help shape future research.

Interview Details:
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Format: Phone or web-based teleconference (e.g., Zoom)
• Scheduled at your convenience
• The interview will be audio recorded
• Compensation will be provided
• Interviews will be conducted by Acaster Lloyd, an outcomes research consultancy that works with pharmaceutical companies to understand the impacts of various health conditions on people’s lives.

Why Participate?

Your insights may lead to a better understanding of macular dystrophies and help design future clinical trials of new treatments.

You may be eligible if you:
• Can provide confirmation of diagnosis through your patient portal, a medical invoice, a letter from your doctor, or a copy of a genetic test result confirming a mutation (e.g., PRPH2, ELOVL4, PROM1, MT-TL1, CDHR1 and CTNNA1)
• Have moderate visual impairment (BCVA: 20/40 to 20/80) or severe visual impairment (BCVA: ≥20/500 to

11/12/2025

Looking for an easy way to make a difference? You can help empower people who are blind or visually impaired by purchasing an item from The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio’s Amazon Wish List. Each item directly supports our programs and services — from assistive technology training to adaptive daily living tools. Your gift today helps us continue changing lives through independence and inclusion.
https://a.co/7I9Q8hi

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11/11/2025

Happy 3rd Work Anniversary to our Program Director, Jill Hunt! And by “third,” we mean the third time Jill has returned to work for our agency! Her care and dedication to both staff and clients continue to make a lasting impact every day.

You can learn more about Jill and the rest of our staff here: https://sightcentertoledo.org/about-us/meet-our-team/

ID: Blue graphic with gold speckles reading “Happy Work Anniversary” above a photo of Jill Hunt, smiling outdoors, with The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio logo below.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your dedication protects our freedom and inspires us every day.

The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio proudly recognizes the veterans in our community — including our own Dr. Jill Holler — for their strength, service, and resilience.

Thank you for your service, today and always. 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

The Sight Center offers a distinctive range of programs and services that empower people of all ages with permanent vision loss to live, learn, work, and play independently.
Discover more about what we offer: https://sightcentertoledo.org/services/

Image Description: A man receives an eye examination.

Services The Sight Center provides a unique blend of programs and services that help people of all ages work, learn, play, and live independently with permanent vision loss. Low Vision Clinic Individualized rehabilitation services that make the best use of remaining functional vision for people who....