ILLINOIS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION

ILLINOIS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION Welcome to the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness Sound volume_up full screen zoom_out_map Celebrating $2 million in grants since 1980Thank you for being part of our journey.LEARN MOREAssistance for Better SightLearn about options for eye exams, glasses or low vision aids for you or a loved one.LEARN MOREResearch FundingFind out if you qualify for a grant.APPLICATION INFORMATION Eye Education Learn about common problems and diseases along with proper health and safety tips. + Research Grants For medical students, residents, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, assistant professors, and other junior faculty members in Illinois. + Help with Low Vision Equipment Learn about eligibility requirements and our partners for low vision equipment and replacement glasses. + Presentations and Community Outreach Want ISPB to provide screening and information at your event? Speak to a group about a specific topic? + Watch this video to learn more about our organizations efforts. 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. One of Lurie Children’s Hospital’s patients—a three-year-old girl with a very strong prescription of over +9 diopters and significant astigmatism—could barely see the world around her. Her family, who doesn’t speak English and couldn’t afford glasses, had been unable to find anyone who could fill her prescription. Through ISPB’s support, she received her first pair of glasses in November 2023. Her mother said they were completely life changing. When the glasses were later lost at the beach, the family was devastated, knowing they couldn’t afford to replace them before preschool began. Thanks to our generous donors, ISPB was able to provide a second pair right away. When she put on her new glasses, her face lit up—she looked around in amazement, smiling from ear to ear before hugging her provider tightly. Her joy brought both her mother and the provider to tears. The provider said to us that “the services you provide are truly life changing and I’m so very grateful to be able to help patients like this in need, thanks to ISPB”. Stories like this remind us how truly important clear vision can be. Making an Impact in Illinois Impact facts: Over $2 million in research grants distributed since 1980. $50,000 annually given to fund low vision equipment and youth replacement glasses. Thousands of community members educated about eye health and safety each year. EVENTS 0 events found. There are no upcoming events. There are no upcoming events. Events Search and Views Navigation Search Enter Keyword. Search for Events by Keyword. Find Events Event Views Navigation Photo List Month Photo Today Upcoming Upcoming Select date. List of events in Photo View Latest Past Events Nov 14 2025 November 14, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm RefugeeOne Mobile Clinic (appointment only) RefugeeOne 6008 N California Ave, Chicago by appointment only! Nov 11 2025 November 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Carillon Low Vision Presentation Carillon Plainfield Carillon Plainfield Oct 18 2025 October 18, 2025 @ 9:00 am - October 19, 2025 @ 3:00 pm HEAL Elgin Judson University Fitness Center (Rte 31 and I-90) Judson University Fitness Center (Rte 31 and I-90)