Many people living with macular degeneration or other eye diseases tell us the same story: they can no longer clearly see their loved ones’ faces. One patient shared that her grandson looked like a “gray blob” while opening his birthday presents. These changes can feel overwhelming, but there are proven techniques that can help. At […]
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5 Proven Tips That Make Golf for the Visually Impaired Possible At Spectrios Institute for Low Vision, our mission is to help people with vision loss live independently, purposefully, and fully. For many, that includes staying active and enjoying favorite pastimes, like golf. You might be surprised to learn how adaptable sports can be, including
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Discover the Power of Trial Frame Refraction for Low Vision Do you feel like your vision isn’t as sharp as it used to be, even with new glasses? Have you had a standard eye exam but still struggle to see clearly? If you’re experiencing vision problems that don’t improve with regular glasses or contacts, you
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Celebrating 20 Years of Impact: The Partners with Vision Gala For 20 years, the Spectrios Institute for Low Vision has been hosting an event that embodies resilience, generosity, and community—the Partners with Vision Gala. This year, we celebrate this milestone with our Emerald City theme on April 26, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Lisle near
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10 OT-Approved Low Vision Tips for Effortless Daily Living Prevent Blindness again has declared February as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness month. It’s a great time to shine a light on a condition that affects millions yet is often misunderstood. Low vision is any visual impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses,
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February is Low Vision Awareness Month: Understanding and Managing Low Vision February is Low Vision Awareness Month—an important time to raise awareness and educate others about this prevalent eye condition that’s often misunderstood. In the United States alone, 12 million people aged 40 and over experience some form of vision impairment. Nearly 3 million individuals
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When Magnification Alone Is Not Enough “Doc, I read like a first grader,” said Kevin, an adult male diagnosed with macular degeneration. His condition creates a ring-shaped blind spot in the center of his vision, causing words next to where he reads to disappear. Despite knowing that reading will become increasingly challenging over time, Kevin
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Celebrate Resilience When we learned our patient Sylvia, who lives just down the street from our clinic, was turning 103 years young, we couldn’t let the day go by without celebrating. Spectrios staff paid her a special visit to wish her a happy birthday, because at Spectrios, we believe in going the extra mile for
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Meet Jennifer Finding Strength in the Face of Dual Sensory Loss Jennifer’s journey began early, marked by challenges that few could see. From childhood, she struggled with vision and hearing issues that her family noticed but could not fully understand. Despite numerous doctor visits, no one could identify the cause. By age three, she was
Meet Mary In the realm of vision loss, stories of resilience, perseverance, and the human spirit’s ability to conquer adversity often stand as powerful testaments to our vital work here at the Deicke “House of Hope.” We invite you to read more about the personal journey of Mary, a patient and volunteer at Spectrios. Her
