About Us
Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness is dedicated to the care, protection and preservation of sight through programs that support research, better living with low vision, and community education.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
Eye Education
Learn about common problems and diseases along with proper health and safety tips.
Reimbursement Services
Learn about eligibility requirements and our partners for low vision equipment and children’s replacement glasses.
Presentations and Community Outreach
Want ISPB to provide screening and information at your event? Speak to a group about a specific topic?
Research Grants
For medical students, residents, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, assistant professors, and other junior faculty members in Illinois.
Meet Ivy
Eighteen-month-old Ivy received a pair of Flex Frame glasses from ISPB to protect her eyes from harm and help magnify her left eye so it appears proportional with her right. Ivy was born with Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous (PHPV), which has rendered her left eye sightless. Luckily, her right eye has perfect vision. Ivy’s Flex Frames have been invaluable keeping her eyes safe through her toddler tumbles, bumps and crashes. She is thriving with the help of Illinois’ Early Intervention Program and her wonderful parents, Mandy and Chad. ISPB is proud to be a part of Team Ivy!
Making an Impact in Illinois
Impact facts:
Over $1.45 million in research grants distributed since 1980.
$30,000 annually given to fund low vision equipment and youth replacement glasses.
Thousands of community members educated about eye health and safety each year.
News
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…
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…
Illinois Vision Screening and Exam Mandates for Children
Help Your Child Be a Star “Pupil” This Year ISPB and Prevent Blindness Illinois recommend a continuum of eye care for children to include both vision screening and comprehensive eye…
February is AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in the United States. More women than men have AMD, and the risk increases with age. Today, according…