Living with Low Vision

Light is sight – lighting plays such an important role in completing everyday activities. Proper lighting can make the difference between safety, success and frustration when you have vision loss. This is why we are always talking about lighting here at the Spectrios Institute. The two main types of lighting that can be manipulated, in […]

In the past couple month we have all been using technology in new ways: to connect with our family and friends, learn a new skill, and just to pass the time. We have curated a list of YouTube channels, Facebook groups, websites, and podcasts that support the low vision community. We hope you enjoy these

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

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

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