Sight Center of Northwest Pennsylvania

🏈👁️ Get Your Tickets – Save an Eye Football Game! 👁️🏈
Be part of something bigger than the game! Join us on June 26th for the Save an Eye Football Game and help make a lasting impact in our community.
Every ticket sold helps provide sight saving services to those in need across our community.

With your support, we provide free preschool vision screenings, helping children start school ready to succeed —and eye exams and glasses give adults the gift of clear vision.
🎟️ Grab your tickets now!
Scan the QR code to purchase tickets and learn more.
💙 Make a difference while enjoying a long-standing, Erie tradition!
Bring your friends, family, and team spirit—and help us change lives one pair of eyes at a time.

One more opportunity for you to improve your wellbeing. Consider attending this Discovery Session to learn more about our prevention program.

👁️ June is Cataract Awareness Month 👁️
Did you know cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision loss—but they’re also highly treatable? Cataract Awareness Month is the perfect time to learn more about protecting your vision and recognizing the signs early.

✨ What to watch for:
Blurry or cloudy vision
Difficulty seeing at night
Sensitivity to light or glare
Faded or yellowing colors

The good news? Cataracts can often be treated with a safe and effective procedure that restores clear vision and improves quality of life.
✅ Take action this month:

Schedule a comprehensive eye exam. Talk with your doctor about any vision changes. Protect your eyes with UV-blocking sunglasses

💬 Help spread awareness!
Share this post with family and friends—especially older adults or anyone noticing changes in their vision. A simple check-up could make a life-changing difference.
Clear vision is worth it—take the first step today! 👓💙

🍩🎉 Celebrate —Without Derailing Your Goals! 🎉🍩
Happy National Donut Day! You can enjoy a sweet treat and stay on track with your health goals—it’s all about balance and smarter choices.
Instead of skipping the celebration (or overindulging), try a healthier twist on a classic favorite! We’re sharing a simple recipe for a better-for-you donut that’s just as delicious—without all the extra sugar and calories.
✨ Why go the healthier route?
✅ Satisfy your sweet tooth
✅ Feel good about your choices
✅ Stay aligned with your wellness goals
💬 Remember, healthy living isn’t about restriction—it’s about making choices that work for you.

👉 Check out the recipe below and give it a try!
Because you deserve to celebrate and feel great doing it 💙

Baked Apple Cider Donuts Healthy baked apple cider donuts made with real apple cider, applesauce and whole wheat flour. Soft, spiced and coated in cinnamon sugar for the ultimate fall treat.

The Sight Centers' Diabetes Prevention team has been up to lots of good 😌

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is the foundation of the freedoms we enjoy every day.

We also want to express our deepest gratitude to all veterans and active-duty service members who have served—and continue to serve—with courage, dedication, and selflessness. Your commitment does not go unnoticed.

This Memorial Day, we remember, we honor, and we thank you. ❤️🤍💙

📅 Holiday Closure Notice

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday as we honor and remember those who have served us.

We love connecting with our community—especially in the classroom! Recently, our team had the opportunity to educate local elementary school students by sharing a fun, age-appropriate lesson about eye health and vision care.

From learning how our eyes work to understanding the importance of regular eye exams, students were engaged and curious every step of the way. One topic that really resonated? 👇
💻 Protecting their eyes from too much screen time

We talked about simple habits kids can start using today, like:

✅ Taking regular breaks from screens (think the “20-20-20 rule”)
✅ Spending time outdoors to give their eyes a rest
✅ Keeping screens at a safe distance and using good lighting

By empowering students with these small but meaningful changes, we’re helping them build lifelong habits that support healthy vision.

A big thank you to our local schools for welcoming us—we’re proud to be part of a community that values education, wellness, and bright futures! 💙

Wednesday Club members got the opportunity for a hands-on demonstration for using white canes in support of mobility. This was thanks to Carly at the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services. She explained the different canes for different purposes. Among the most popular versions are the long canes which are extensions of the user's arm meant for navigating their surroundings & obstacle detection, support canes or short canes are more for physical balance and designed to bear weight. They come with many different features and specialized structures including different tips designed for an array of mobility styles, different handles, materials, etc. Needless to say, it's important to find the one that best suits you and your navigation needs!

Wednesday Club also spent time reflecting on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our county and our freedom and would like to wish you and your family a safe and thoughtful Memorial Day weekend full of remembrance and peace.