When a new patient makes an appointment, we encourage them to take advantage of our comprehensive program. This program includes a meeting with an optometrist, occupational therapist and an access technology specialist – all who have special training in working...

We usually share an interview with a patient. Kate was a speaker at our Gala. Her words were so powerful, we decided to give this space to her. Thank you Kate for sharing your story. I have always been an...

When you get the news that you have vision loss, it is a blow.  What will you do now?  Many patients learn they are going to lose their vision and are left with no plan forward.  Spectrios steps in when...

Haley’s first encounter with the Seeing is Believing program was when she was in 1st grade. She has now graduated from Northern Illinois University with her master’s degree in Special Education – Visual Disabilities and is working in the Naperville...

We caught up with Charlie and Pam Smith to chat with them about their experiences with telehealth and learn a little more about them. Charlie is a native Chicagoan and Cubs fan – who gave up on his dreams of...

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...

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...

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...