June is Cataract awareness month
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May 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.
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…
ISPB grant applications are due on May 1, 2025 by midnight.
Those who are interested should visit: https://eyehealthillinois.org/research-grants/
Any questions can be emailed to efineman@preventblindness.org
March Newsletter From ISPB & PBIL
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.
February Newsletter From ISPB & PBIL
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.
My Retina Tracker Genetic Testing Program
Do you have a clinical diagnosis of inherited retinal degeneration (IRD) and live in the United States and/or the US territories? The Foundation Fighting Blindness, in partnership with Blueprint Genetics and InformedDNA®, offers an open access, no-cost genetic testing program. Please visit their site to find out if you are eligible. The program offers people…
New Resources for Reducing Eye Strain from Screens
In response to increased virtual and screen-based activities during the coronavirus pandemic, ISPB and Prevent Blindness Illinois have launched a new awareness campaign,, Take a Screen Time Out. All of us, including children, are spending as much as 12 hours a day in front of a digital screen. Find out more at Prevent Blindness. Tips…