# More Than a Diagnosis: Seeing Hope with Dr. Suleiman Alibhai & the Prevention of Blindness Society

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Podcast: [Blind Abilities](https://stenobird.com/podcast/blind-abilities-173427)
Published: 2026-02-27T19:40:00+00:00
Episode link: https://blindabilities.com/?p=9428
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## Resource

In this episode, Jeff travels to the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington to meet CEO Caren Forsten and Dr. Suleiman Alibhai, the organization's low vision clinical director—and the conversation leaves him feeling something that can be hard to come by after years of appointments: real hope. Dr. Alibhai isn't focused only on charts, drops, or procedures. He starts with the person—what daily life feels like right now, what has become harder, what's been lost, and where someone is emotionally before anyone starts talking about solutions. Caren shares how POB's "Seeing Hope" programs wrap support around that medical care: local and virtual support groups, tech talks, town halls, and resource centers where people can explore tools and strategies alongside staff who bring lived experience to the table. Together, they frame low vision as a continuum, not a label—and rehabilitation as a steady, human process made up of small, practical wins, encouragement, and the kind of family support that empowers instead of takes over. What comes through most is simple but powerful: you're not alone, and you're not done. Links and contact info: Prevention of Blindness Society web site - YourEyes.org Give them a call at 202-234-1010 Full Transcript Thanks for listening!

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