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Professional Resources

ISPB is the people’s advocate for healthy vision. We work to elevate the dialogue around vision and significant public health issues such as surveillance, access, prevention messaging, service integration, program development and replication. We support the development of effective state vision health systems in Illinois.

Contact us at 1-800-331-2020 or by email if you are interested in Prevent Blindness vision screening training and certification or other online training opportunities.

May 2023 Newsletter from ISPB & PBIL

Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month As the warmer weather begins to encourage more outdoor activities, ISPB and PBIL have declared May as Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month. There are two types of UV...

June is Cataract Awareness Month

Cataract is the leading cause of blindness worldwide, according to The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. More than half of all Americans will have cataract by the...

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...