April Eye Health News from ISPB and PB IL
Retinopathy of Prematurity Awareness Week
February 24 – March 2
Among babies who are born prematurely in the United States, about 14,000 children will be diagnosed with ROP each year.
Living Well with Low Vision
Living Well with Low Vision from Prevent Blindness makes it as easy as possible for people to learn about loss of vision and how to meet daily challenges that arise from dealing with vision loss. There are resources for all, whether you are a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional. Some resources include: Visit lowvision.preventblindness.org for more information!…
May is Inherited Retinal Disease and Genetic Testing Month
ISPB and Prevent Blindness Illinois (PBIL) have designated May as the second annual “Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD) and Genetic Testing Month.” To educate the public and allied health professionals, we offer a variety of free resources on IRDs, including educational videos featuring medical experts and individuals living with an IRD, webpages, and shareable social media…