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.

August 19, 2026

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.

Meet the Legends Hour-Guess the Chicago Bulls Broadcaster who will be at the Spectrios 40th Anniversary Golf Classic

August 17, 2026

Guess Who?- Read the hints and see if you can guess this celebrity guest at the Spectrios 40th Anniversary Golf Classic. The Golf Classic will be held at the Glen Oak Country Club in Glen Ellyn, IL on Monday September 21, 2026.

illustration of a stack of books. TEXT: Janice's Story

40 Stories of Hope: Janice Was A Teacher. Then She Developed Macular Degeneration and Her Doctor Wasn’t Being Honest With Her.

August 12, 2026

Guess Who?- Meet this Baseball Hall of Famer inducted in 2018 at the Spectrios 40th Anniversary Golf Classic, Meet the Legends Hour

August 10, 2026

A Trip to Cosley Zoo with Grandma Martyl’s Low Vision Day Camp

July 31, 2026

This summer, I had the opportunity to tag along on a trip to Cosley Zoo in Wheaton, IL with the Grandma Martyl Low Vision Day Camp. At the zoo, I was able to meet some fun creatures as well as meet the 2026 camp crew. Afterwards, we had lunch with the Wheaton Lions who graciously hosted us at their monthly meeting.

Guess Who?- Meet this1996 Silver Slugger Awardee and Power Hitter at the Spectrios 40th Anniversary Golf Classic

July 24, 2026

Blue toolbox with Text: Low Vision Toolbox

Low Vision ToolBox Essentials

June 29, 2026

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?

Len Kasper and Darrin Jackson Host Spectrios 40th Anniversary Golf Classic

June 22, 2026

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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