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. […]
Giving the Gift of Reading When Diane, an avid reader, came to Spectrios Institute for Low Vision, she was frustrated by her inability to read. Can you imagine not being able to read your bills? The loss of independence due to her vision was a daily struggle. Dr. Irvine met with Diane and diagnosed her
In May of 2018, Teresa had surgery for a detached retina. Due to complications, she has had three additional surgeries and has vision loss. At the time, Teresa was working as a full-time Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her position required her to read hundreds of pages of
Dorothy has age-related macular degeneration in both eyes. Last fall, she came to Spectrios to learn about technology and devices to help her live her best life. Dr. Williams provided Dorothy with a comprehensive low vision exam and referred her to occupational therapy and access technology for low vision rehabilitation and training. After learning about
