When living with low vision, it is essential to keep your toolbox stocked with support. When vision loss is happening, how do you learn to see with your hands or see with your ears?
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Chicago White Sox broadcast duo, Len Kasper and Darrin Jackson, will host the Spectrios 40th Anniversary Golf Classic on September 21, 2026 at the Glen Oak Country Club in Glen Ellyn, IL. The Golf Classic is an annual fundraiser for Spectrios Institute. Funds raised during the event support life-changing low vision care for children and adults with vision loss.
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What’s in your Low Vision Toolbox? Occupational Therapist, Katrina Stratton lives for problem-solving. She helps patients break down everyday tasks into essential part- a process called activity analysis. See what she suggests you add to your Low Vision Toolbox.
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When you become stuck on what you’ve lost you are unable to appreciate what you still have. That’s why we say “keep your eye on the donut, not the hole”
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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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