Welcome Back! The Spectrios Team has been diligently preparing for our reopening on June 1st. We have implemented several safety measures throughout the Deicke House of Hope in order to limit exposure and provide a safe environment for our patients and staff. Despite physical changes taking place within our Clinic, we will continue to provide […]
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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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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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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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Dr. Williams had the pleasure of spending the day at a clinic organized by Prevent Blindness and Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness, helping those in need! We saw 35 patients in one day. It was busy but a great way to help those in need.
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Nancy Neville has been a Wheaton resident for 32 years. Born in LaGrange, IL, Nancy graduated from Illinois State University with a BA in geography, which, she jokes, she never actually used during her business career. Instead, her love of variety led her to customer service and retail work. Nancy spent 19 years working for
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The Spectrios Institute Golf Classic was a great success! It was a great day of golfing and goodwill. Experts predict that by 2030 the number of people living with vision loss will have doubled, leading to a tremendous need for visual rehabilitation services. The money raised during this event ensures that children and adults struggling with
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