photo by Martin Klimek
Michael Hingson has quite a story to tell. He has been blind since birth, and has not only navigated his way in life without sight but has also survived the 911 tower attacks with the help of his heroic guide dog, Roselle. Continue reading →
Amblyopia (lazy eye) is one of several eye conditions we screen for, using our SureSight™ Vision Screener. Amblyopia is the leading cause of monocular blindness in North America and if detected by age four has a 95% success rate in saving vision. That’s why we do our best to offer vision screening to every childcare and preschool center in our local area. Continue reading →
It’s unfortunate that some people think of the Lions Club as a group of old fogies who sport obnoxious yellow vests and meet to eat cookies. Why? Because the people who make up the Maryville Lions are wonderful people with impressive work histories and legacies of serving Blount County in many ways. Continue reading →
Movie night is great fun for the family, unless you can’t see well enough to know what’s going on. Lisa Maria Martinez, the director of community services at the LightHouse for the Blind, describes the typical experience: Continue reading →
Jesse’s Peace Poster
Jesse Lynch, a local sixth grader at Union Grove Middle School, has been drawing since he was three years old.
Jesse recently entered his Peace Poster work (pictured on the right by permission) into the Lions International Annual Art Contest. In December, he learned he had won first place for the district. Continue reading →