News & Blog

Largo Lions Support Blind and Visually Impaired Children

March 12, 2016
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The Largo Lions Club once again sponsored the Lighthouse of Pinellas Annual Family Picnic and Egg Hunt. The members of the Lions Club generously provided a bounce house, prizes for the children and a delicious lunch on Saturday, March 12th…

We Have Braille Ballots for the Upcoming Florida Presidential Primary

March 7, 2016
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Braille ballots are available at our front desk at Lighthouse of Pinellas. We are located at 6925 112th Circle North, Suite 103 in Largo, FL 33773-5200.

Did Stem Cell Therapy Cure a Blind Florida Woman?

March 4, 2016
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The short answer is nobody knows.  Even her doctor, a board certified opthamologist isn’t able to declare with any certainty how her patient regained her sight. More than 3 million Americans suffer from serious vision loss. What we do know…

New Study Suggests Sexually Transmitted Disease Can Cause Blindness

February 26, 2016
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An Australian research study suggests  that a strain of the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia may cause blindness.  A strain of chlamydia has long been known to cause trachoma, but scientists had previously believed the two strains to be separate.  Now,…

Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology Finds 1/5 of Low Vision Patients Experience Visual Hallucinations

February 23, 2016
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A new study conducted by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) and published in the Canadian Journal of Ophthamology has found that 1 in 5 low vision patients suffer from visual hallucinations known as Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS). …

February is National AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month

February 12, 2016
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The federal government estimates that 135 million people worldwide suffer from low vision, a visual impairment, not correctable by standard glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, that interferes with a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. Age-related macular degeneration is a…

Matthew’s Story

November 4, 2015
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Matthew’s eye exam was supposed to be a routine 6-month checkup. It was exhausting trying to keep a 4-year old with Cerebral Palsy and ADHD amused in a wheelchair while his eyes dilated. “I was relieved when the doctor called…

Lighthouse of Pinellas Receives National Accreditation

June 4, 2015
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Lighthouse of Pinellas is pleased to announce that is has been reaccredited by the National Accreditation Council for Blind and Low Vision Services. Reaccreditation is a significant milestone in Lighthouse of Pinellas’ ongoing process of seeking to employ best practices…

Kailea’s Story

January 4, 2015
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Kailea came to the Lighthouse of Pinellas when she was six months old. Learning their daughter was both blind and deaf, Kailea’s parents wondered, “How will we communicate with her? Will she ever learn to walk without the motivation most…

Janice’s Story

January 4, 2014
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What would you do if your parents were told that the only prospect of meaningful employment for you because of your blindness, would be in a workshop environment? Would you have enough confidence to acquire the skills necessary to achieve…

Upcoming Events

Dining in the Dark 2025

Join us at our first annual Dining in the Dark experience that includes an interactive dinner, silent auction, and hand-on stations where you can step into the shoes of a Lighthouse client and learn basic skills for independence while enjoying…

20/20 Experience

Join us for an hour to explore the world of vision loss. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of how Lighthouse of Pinellas teaches, supports and empowers people of all ages with vision loss so they can achieve their greatest potential and…

News & Blog

Dining in the Dark 2025

Join us at our first annual Dining in the Dark experience that includes an interactive dinner, silent auction, and hand-on stations where you can step into the shoes of a Lighthouse client and learn basic skills for independence while enjoying…

Lighthouse of Pinellas on BLOOM

BLOOM with Gayle Guyardo recently featured Lighthouse of Pinellas in a segment on July 10, 2023. BLOOM is Tampa Bay’s only daily 1-hour TV show focusing on health & lifestyle. BLOOM covers the topics of health & medicine, nutrition, fitness,…

Luke’s Story

Our son Luke was born in July of 2013 at just 24 weeks with the lowest weight of 1 lb 6 oz. He battled many illnesses, many complications, and late into his long NICU stay he developed Retinopathy of Prematurity…

Adaptive Kitchen Skills – Key Lime Pie

In our Adaptive Kitchen Skills class, clients learn to cook safely after losing vision later in life.  They often bring a wealth of experience, and just need some pointers on operating safely around heated surfaces and sharp utensils. Louise made…

Anniel’s Story

Anniel is a nine-year-old girl from Bolivia who receives medical care from the International Program at John Hopkins Children’s Hospital. She has been coping with a complex medical condition since a very young age. In 2020, Anniel underwent surgery and…

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Lighthouse of Pinellas

6925 112th Circle North, Suite 103
Largo, FL 33773-5200
Phone: 727-544-4433
Fax: 727-544-5511

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Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday