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"We Never Felt Rushed"

40 STORIES: “We Never Felt Rushed”, The Spectrios Difference: How comprehensive low vision care, including occupational therapy, assistive technology training, and a little support from the compassion fund became the difference between hopelessness and independence in Anna’s low vision journey.

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We had such a wonderful experience at Spectrios Low Vision Clinic. From the moment we arrived, we felt that my grandma was truly cared for and that everyone was committed to helping her see and function better.

40 STORIES: “We Never Felt Rushed”, The Spectrios Difference: How comprehensive low vision care, including occupational therapy, assistive technology training, and a little support from the compassion fund became the difference between hopelessness and independence in Anna’s low vision journey. Read More »

Carol's Story.

40 Stories-Living with progressive vision loss and 5 different eye conditions, Carol tried it all, eye injections, surgery and other treatments. Her low vision care journey led her to Spectrios, where she finally found calm, independence and the expert low vision eye care she had been hoping for.

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Living with progressive vision loss and 5 different eye conditions, Carol tried it all, eye injections, surgery and other treatments. Her low vision care journey led her to Spectrios, where she finally found calm, independence and the expert low vision eye care she had been hoping for.

40 Stories-Living with progressive vision loss and 5 different eye conditions, Carol tried it all, eye injections, surgery and other treatments. Her low vision care journey led her to Spectrios, where she finally found calm, independence and the expert low vision eye care she had been hoping for. Read More »

is Driving with low vision still possible?

40 STORIES: Is Driving with Low Vision Still Possible? Facing macular degeneration and glaucoma, Audrey feared losing her license. The right tools and training helped her pass her test.

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With Dr. Park’s help and the tools she gave me, I was able to pass my driving test and continue driving.
I usually drive only short distances and during the daytime, but being able to drive means so much to me. It helps me maintain my independence. I didn’t even start driving until I was 40, and now I want to be able to drive for as long as I safely can. If it weren’t for Spectrios, I believe I would have had to give up driving three years ago.

40 STORIES: Is Driving with Low Vision Still Possible? Facing macular degeneration and glaucoma, Audrey feared losing her license. The right tools and training helped her pass her test. Read More »

40 stories of hope in 40 weeks. Joanne B's story

40 Stories: Age-Related Macular Degeneration to Assistive Technology Independence: Joanne B and The Access Technology Lab

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Age-related macular degeneration took her tennis and music. Low vision technology training from the Access Technology Lab gave Joanne B. back reading, news, and connection.

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illustration of driving with Bi-optic lens device.

40 Stories: After Sudden, Life-Altering Vision Loss, Bi-optic Driving Evaluation and Training Through Sight for the Road got Rosalind’e Back on the Road

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In 1998, at the age of 24, Rosalinde was a single mother of two young boys (age 4.5 years and 1.5 years). She was working full time as a manager at a currency exchange and had just moved into her own apartment. Then she woke up with a blood clot that caused her to lose vision to the point that she was immediately unable to work, drive, or even perform the most basic care for her children.
In 2011 one of Rosalinde’s doctor’s asked her what her life goal was. At the time her oldest son was getting ready to begin his drivers education. Rosalinde told her doctor that if she could find a way to drive, she could be an active part of her son’s training rather than watching from the sidelines. Her doctor gave her a pamphlet about the Spectrios Sight for the Road program and told her. “I’m not sure if they can help you, but it’s worth a shot.” Rosalinde made an appointment with Dr. John Coalter, who tested her for bioptic driving and referred her to Marianjoy for behind-the-wheel training.

40 Stories: After Sudden, Life-Altering Vision Loss, Bi-optic Driving Evaluation and Training Through Sight for the Road got Rosalind’e Back on the Road Read More »

Now Hiring Low Vision Optometrist.

We’re Hiring: Exciting Opportunity Available for Low Vision Optometrist Near Wheaton, IL and Chicagoland

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Hiring: Low Vision Optometrist in Wheaton, IL. Chiacgoland
Join a low vision rehabilitation non-profit that is nationally recognized for changing the lives of people with vision loss. We provide a team approach to help patients meet their individual goals. When other doctors say nothing else can be done, we get started.

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smiling woman with quote. TEXT: There have been two constants in my life-living with vision that continues to change and the support of the Spectrios Team.

40 Stories: Chris Was Born with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Her Inspiring Journey Led Her from Patient to Access Technology Coordinator.

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I was born premature with ROP but didn’t come to Spectrios until I was in my 30’s. My first visit was as a DHS (IDORS) patient in the late 80s. Although I saw a doctor at Wheaton Eye Clinic, I was not referred to Spectrios until meeting with Don Davia, my rehab counselor. I was one of the early patients seen within the first 3 years we were open.

40 Stories: Chris Was Born with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Her Inspiring Journey Led Her from Patient to Access Technology Coordinator. Read More »

TEXT: Martha's story, illustrations of laptop and the Brightside

40 Stories: Glaucoma forced Martha into a lifecare community but it was worsening corneal disease that finally brought her to Spectrios.

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Things changed when Janice came to Spectrios. She started off seeing Dr. Park, who was caring but direct about what she could and couldn’t see.  She was honest with Janice; She told her she needed to stop and think thing through, differently. She told her she needed to reset her brain. Spectrios showed Janice how to reenvision navigating her world. From setting up her living spaces to learning new technology, Spectrios was there every step of the way.

40 Stories: Glaucoma forced Martha into a lifecare community but it was worsening corneal disease that finally brought her to Spectrios. Read More »

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