Greetings from the Spectrios Institute for Low Vision Rehabilitation!! We send “heartfelt well wishes” to everyone!! Our situation is IMPROVING as we learn how to live safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. The greatest scientists and health organizations are working tirelessly to reduce and ultimately end the pandemic as quickly as possible. Our grateful thanks to […]
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The Spectrios Institute for Low Vision is terribly saddened by the passing of Ed Farmer. In the spirit of the way Ed lived his life, we wish to share our insights on a “charitable life well-lived.” To us, Ed Farmer was an “angel on earth” and absolutely “a die-hard White Sox fan!” (Pete and I
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If you are watching a movie, television show or YouTube video, it can often be hard to make out what is happening. Audio descriptions can make a huge difference. Not all streamed content has audio descriptions but it is becoming much more prevalent on most streaming services. How to access audio descriptions (on your iPhone) 1. Open
My father often told me… “It’s not my job to tell you the popular answer, it’s my job to tell you the right answer.” After much consideration, our Staff and Board Members have decided to cancel the 250-person gathering at our Gala on April 25th. That was painful! Painful to our mission because we typically raise
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Message from R. Tracy Williams, OD, FAAO – Executive Director Spectrios Institute for Low Vision For 34 years, the Spectrios Institute (formerly the Deicke center) has been committed to providing accredited low vision rehabilitation services to children and adults with vision loss. We have always been concerned with the safety and well-being of our staff
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Join us for our virtual exam room dedication to Eleanor E. Faye, MD. https://youtu.be/xO0VaLcWB8s?si=LtmTefGy0g_w-RCZ Quit telling your patients with permanent vision loss, that you are sorry but there is nothing more that can be done for them and start referring them to low vision rehabilitation!” Eleanor E. Faye, M.D. is known for saying. Her impact
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In March 2003, Wayne Thomas retired after 40 years at Harris Bank, where he was a senior manager. After cataract surgery in October 2008, he recognized that his left eye was having a problem. He went back to his ophthalmologist and was diagnosed with wet macular degeneration. His first visit with a retinal specialist was
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Barbara Gannon has struggled with vision impairment for many years, but she had always been able to find a work-around. After receiving her diagnosis of macular degeneration, Barbara was scared about the future. She worried that her life was over, but she was determined to try and do everything she could to maintain her independence.
What is occupational therapy at Spectrios Institute? In the world of vision loss, occupational therapy looks a little different than what you might be used to with more traditional rehabilitation settings. In traditional physical rehabilitation settings, an occupational therapist may be focused on how a stroke impacts a patient’s ability to dress independently or how
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On Giving Tuesday, we are asking for donations for our Seeing is Believing program that benefits visually impaired students through-out Illinois. This program is entirely funded by donations and grants. Without your support, we cannot continue the program. Please consider making a donation on Giving Tuesday to support children with vision loss. About Seeing
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