“Digital Eye Strain,” also referred to as “Computer Vision Syndrome,” is a group of symptoms experienced when using computers or other digital devices for long periods of time, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Symptoms may include dry eyes and/or irritated eyes, blurred or double vision, tearing or watery eyes, and headache.
Our staff, team of interns, and volunteers provide eye health education and outreach at all types of community events - including health fairs, presentations, conferences, and screenings!
March 07, 2025
8:25am - ISEPS-COS Conference: Rosemont, IL
March 14, 2025
1:30 pm - Aetna Health Fair: Chicago, IL
March 18, 2025
12:00pm - Embrace Living Community Low Vision Presentation: Chicago, IL
March 22, 2025 (tentative)
10:00am - Black Family Wellness Expo: Chicago, IL
March 22, 2025 (tentative)
10:00pm - LUCERO Health Fair: Chicago, IL
March 27, 2025
12:00pm - Embrace Living Community Low Vision Presentation: Chicago, IL
April 02, 2025
11:30am - NEIU Health Fair: Chicago, IL
April 02, 2025
11:00am - Family Enrichment Program Screenings: South Holland, IL
April 09, 2025
9:00am - Warrenville Health Fair
If you have an event you'd like ISPB/PBIL to attend, please reach out to rbarraza@preventblindness.org !
Welcome Shaden!
Shaden Rafati will be joining the ISPB/PBIL team for Spring 2025. She will be focusing on the Champaign - Urbana area in southern Illinois as she promotes health education and safety while helping ISPB/PBIL expand its reach and help even more people.
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Join us for the 2025 Focus on Eye Health Summit, a groundbreaking gathering of leaders in public health, eye care, and government sectors. This year’s theme, Perspectives in Vision, emphasizes the need for a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to addressing eye health challenges in an evolving world.
2025 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health
Submission Deadline: Monday, March 10, 2025 - noon ET
The Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Healthis presented annually to an individual, group, or organization that has made significant contributions to the advancement of public health related to vision and eye health at the community, state, national, and/or international level. Among the highest honors that Prevent Blindness bestows, this prestigious award consists of formal acknowledgement and a commemorative plaque to be presented at webinar in the Fall of 2025 which builds on the theme of the 2025 Focus on Eye Health Summit. It further comes with an invitation to present this work as a speaker on the webinar. The award serves as a living memorial to Jenny Pomeroy, who served as the CEO of Prevent Blindness Georgia from 1996 until 2013 and brought a passionate understanding of public health to her work and our mission.
2025 Prevent Blindness Rising Visionary Award
Submission Deadline: Monday, March 10, 2025 - noon ET
The Prevent Blindness Rising Visionary Awardis presented annually to a student or resident in a health-related field who submits the best overall application and essay addressing the 2025 Focus on Eye Health Summit theme: Perspectives in Vision.
By uniting diverse perspectives, this event aims to inspire actionable solutions to improve vision health outcomes for communities worldwide.
