Main Menu   Our Other Sites Bookstore Other Resources Statistics Vision Health Resources Vision Loss and Blindness Resources Search All Sites Site Map Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness The primary mission of the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness (ISPB) is to reduce preventable causes of blindness by educating the public on the necessity for and the methods of preventing blindness. ISPB accomplishes this mission for Illinois by taking a leadership role in the development and implementation of innovative programs and activities involving the preservation and enhancement of vision, including education and research activities. Participates in statewide community health fairs; sponsors professional education for ophthalmologists and optometrists; presents 4th grade and high school programs on eye safety throughout Illinois; funds starter research grants at major Illinois medical institutions; provides needy children with eyeglasses and low vision aids; operates the Illinois Eye Injury Registry, tracking serious eye injuries; helps set policy as a member of the state's Diabetes Advisory Coalition and Senate Task Force on Fireworks; and partners with the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois Department of Human Service on vision screening and other ocular issues. Develops and implements disease awareness and prevention programs and makes public education materials on eye diseases, eye care, and safety available at no charge. Participates in the recertification of vision screeners with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Human Services. Coordinates local efforts with the Chicago Glaucoma Society and the Illinois Association of Ophthalmology. 407 South Dearborn Street, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60605-1117 (312) 922-8710 FAX: (312) 922-8713 E-mail: ispb@aol.com Web site: http://www.eyehealthillinois.org All brands and product names are trademarked or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright of syndicated content belongs to it’s respective author or news organization. Original content (including "look and feel") Copyright © 2001-2006  •  Vision Loss and Blindness Resources  •  All rights reserved.