Preventing Blindness in Illinois

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Health

Chicago-area children received no-cost comprehensive eye exams and glasses donations as part of a school eye health event from Prevent Blindness Illinois, the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness (ISPB), and the Illinois Eye Institute at Princeton Vision Clinic. The eye examinations were conducted by trained representatives from the Illinois Eye Institute at Princeton Vision Clinic. Any child with the need for prescription eyewear will receive two free pairs of glasses during a follow-up visit.  The event was part of a grant program from UnitedHealthcare to nonprofits in cities across the country to coordinate free vision screenings, comprehensive eye exams, and eyeglasses donations. Prevent Blindness Illinois has received a $5,000 grant for the local event. Prevent Blindness Illinois is an affiliate of Chicago-based Prevent Blindness, the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. 

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