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Spectrios Institute for Low Vision Spectrios: Enhancing Vision, Empowering Independence & Offering Hope to those living with Low Vision

Spectrios Institute is a 501c3 non-profit agency that provides comprehensive eye exams, occupational therapy, counseling and technology training to people with low vision.

In honor of 40 years of serving children and adults with low vision, we are sharing 40 stories of hope from patients who...
10/22/2026

In honor of 40 years of serving children and adults with low vision, we are sharing 40 stories of hope from patients whose lives have been changed in our little yellow house.

Audrey feared losing her license but with the right tools and help, she was able to maintain her driving independence.

In her words:

"With Dr. Park’s help and the tools she gave me, I was able to pass my driving test and continue driving.

I usually drive only short distances and during the daytime, but being able to drive means so much to me. It helps me maintain my independence. I didn’t even start driving until I was 40, and now I want to be able to drive for as long as I safely can. If it weren’t for Spectrios, I believe I would have had to give up driving three years ago. "

You can help us keep stories like this possible. Every story of independence, hope, and renewed confidence starts with access to specialized low vision care — and none of it would be possible without the support of our community. Through the Vital Vision campaign, you can help ensure that adults and children facing vision loss have the resources, technology, and expert care they need to keep living the lives they love.

Your support helps fund comprehensive low vision exams, occupational therapy, assistive technology training, and so much more — the very services that made stories like this one possible.

Join the Vital Vision Campaign: www.spectrios.org/vital-vision

We received these wonderful yellow mums yesterday from one of our Grateful Patients. During his visit, he shared an amaz...
10/14/2026

We received these wonderful yellow mums yesterday from one of our Grateful Patients. During his visit, he shared an amazing sentiment, "you give me hope, so I give you thanks".

We are truly blessed to have given hope to so many low vision individuals (40,000!) in our 40 years of service. And we are so thankful for our Grateful Patients, who support our mission through gifts, donations, and even just sharing their story. They are the backbone of our great Mission!

If you feel that Spectrios has given you hope, we would like to invite you to take part in our Grateful Patient Initiative.

Ways to be a Grateful Patient
-Make a contribution to the Vital Vision Campaign
-Honor a Spectrios Caregiver or Staff Member
-Leave a legacy of hope with planned giving
-Share your own story of hope to inspire others
-Volunteer at Spectrios events

Get involved at:
https://spectrios.org/grateful-patient/

10/08/2026

Spectrios Institute is proud to endorse the EDVI Act. Every child deserves the chance to see clearly and thrive. We're standing with Prevent Blindness & and more than 115 organizations to support the first federal program dedicated to children's vision and eye health.

Join us for Low Vision Tech Support! Our virtual support group is hosted by Access Technology lab coordinators, Mark and...
10/05/2026

Join us for Low Vision Tech Support! Our virtual support group is hosted by Access Technology lab coordinators, Mark and Chris.

to join, sign up on our website and you'll receive the link to join our virtual Zoom meeting.

Sign up here: https://spectrios.org/low-vision-support-group/

For 40 years, Spectrios Institute for Low Vision has been dedicated to serving adults and children living with vision lo...
10/01/2026

For 40 years, Spectrios Institute for Low Vision has been dedicated to serving adults and children living with vision loss. Throughout our history, we have had the privilege of witnessing countless stories of hope, resilience, and renewed independence. This year, in celebration of our 40th anniversary, we're proud to share these stories with you. Today's story follows Joanne B.'s journey from an age-related macular degeneration diagnosis to low vision assistive technology training from the Access Technology Lab.

Read the full story: https://spectrios.org/age-related-macular-degeneration-assistive-tecnology/

Yesterday, Spectrios Executive Director Dr. Tracy Williams was honored with a Chicago Bulls jersey for 40 years as the t...
09/29/2026

Yesterday, Spectrios Executive Director Dr. Tracy Williams was honored with a Chicago Bulls jersey for 40 years as the team's eye doctor.

For those same 40 years, Dr. Williams has also given hope and independence to adults and children living with vision loss at Spectrios Institute. Four decades of caring for the whole person, one patient at a time.

Now it's our turn to carry that legacy forward. The Vital Vision Campaign is raising $2 million so Spectrios's essential services and programs are there for future generations. A gift of $40 for 40 years is a simple way to join in.

Give today and help write the next 40 years: www.spectrios.org/vital-vision

Pictured with Dr Jack Cohen (right) and Dr Brian Cole, Head Team Doctor
(left)….

This month, we have Lynda Strelitz, Outreach Educator on behalf of  CapTel to share info with our Low Vision Support Gro...
09/29/2026

This month, we have Lynda Strelitz, Outreach Educator on behalf of CapTel to share info with our Low Vision Support Group.

If you want to join, sign up on our website. You will be sent a link to join our virtual group on Zoom.

Sign up here: https://spectrios.org/low-vision-support-group/

For 40 years, Spectrios Institute for Low Vision has been dedicated to serving adults and children living with vision lo...
09/25/2026

For 40 years, Spectrios Institute for Low Vision has been dedicated to serving adults and children living with vision loss. Throughout our history, we have had the privilege of witnessing countless stories of hope, resilience, and renewed independence. This year, in celebration of our 40th anniversary, we're proud to share these stories with you. Today's story is about Rosalinde, who regained capabilities with evaluation and training for bioptic driving from the Sight for the Road program.

A blood clot caused her vision loss but with bi-optic driving evaluation & training through Spectrios' Sight for the Road program got her back behind the wheel, just in time to be part of her son's driver's education.

Read the full story on our blog. Link in bio.

Join us for Tech Support tomorrow! Spectrios Institute hosts monthly support groups over zoom. This week, you can join t...
09/08/2026

Join us for Tech Support tomorrow!

Spectrios Institute hosts monthly support groups over zoom. This week, you can join the Tech Support Groups. Our Access Tech Coordinators will be on to answer your low vision tech questions.

This month, the focus will be on "Using Digital Assistants or Ai"

To join the support group, you must sign up to receive the Zoom link. Once signed up, you will receive support group reminders before the event as well as right before the event.

Sign up to get the link: https://spectrios.org/low-vision-support-group/

We are honored to partner with Dry Ice Illinois to bring the Spectrios 40th Anniversary Golf Classic together. Their pas...
09/04/2026

We are honored to partner with Dry Ice Illinois to bring the Spectrios 40th Anniversary Golf Classic together. Their passion for empowering adults and children with vision loss is admirable and their support helps sustain the Spectrios Mission.

Dry Ice Illinois serves the freshest possible, made-to-order dry ice to Chicagoland and Northern Illinois.

Visit https://dryiceillinois.com/ to see how they can help you!

Address

219 E Cole Avenue
Wheaton, IL
60187

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16306907115

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