Spectrios Institute for Low Vision

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.

Join us this Wednesday for Tech Support!Spectrios hosts monthly support groups over Zoom. Every second Wednesday, we hos...
03/10/2026

Join us this Wednesday for Tech Support!

Spectrios hosts monthly support groups over Zoom. Every second Wednesday, we host a tech support group. This group is a great opportunity to learn about tech that can support your low vision needs. Tech Support is also a great opportunity to learn ways you can set up the technology your already using, like your phones, tablets, and computers, to better suit your needs.

Sign up on our website to get the link for Tech Support!
https://spectrios.org/low-vision-support-group/

Dr. Williams of Spectrios Institute for Low Vision joined the Wheaton Lions and shared an inspiring look at their missio...
03/09/2026

Dr. Williams of Spectrios Institute for Low Vision joined the Wheaton Lions and shared an inspiring look at their mission — along with the exciting news that Spectrios is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

Grateful for their partnership, their passion for expanding access to low‑vision care, and the decades of impact Spectrios has made in our community. Congratulations on 40 years of life‑changing service! 🦁💙

Pictured Lion RC Compton. Lion President Dave Olson, Director of Development Spectrios, Sandy Wolfrum, and Dr. Tracy Williams

Spectrios Institute is having a reunion, and we want you to attend! This year’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala is mor...
03/04/2026

Spectrios Institute is having a reunion, and we want you to attend! This year’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala is more than the usual get-together. We’re bringing together everyone who has been part of the Spectrios legacy of hope. We’re inviting past employees, past patients and all our supporters to come together and look back on 40 years of hope supported by science and help us usher in our next chapter- a future of independence.

Join us on April 18th as we celebrate how far we’ve come and look forward to where we’re going next.

Every Frist Friday, Spectrios Institute hosts a Low Vision Resources Support Group to educate people on different low vi...
03/03/2026

Every Frist Friday, Spectrios Institute hosts a Low Vision Resources Support Group to educate people on different low vision topics. This month, we are hosting our Access Technology Manager, Mark Chalmers. Mark will go over updates on smart glasses. If you have been wondering about smart glasses or already using them, this will be a great opportunity to learn more about their functionality and ask any questions. Sign up for our Support Groups to receive the Zoom link.

Updates on Smart Glasses
March 6th
10:30 AM

Sign up for the link at spectrios.org/support

The next edition of the Brightside Newsletter is coming out Mid March. Don't miss out on the latest edition of this belo...
02/27/2026

The next edition of the Brightside Newsletter is coming out Mid March. Don't miss out on the latest edition of this beloved newsletter for the Low Vision community. Update your content preferences to make sure you receive the physical copy!

Prefer email? Signup for the Brightside Digital edition to get the same great information straight to your inbox.

https://spectrios.org/e-newsletters/

More than a celebration, this year’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala brings together the entire Spectrios family. If y...
02/26/2026

More than a celebration, this year’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala brings together the entire Spectrios family. If you have been impacted by low vision or empowered by Spectrios Institute, we want you to take part in this year’s gala. We’re bringing together everyone who been part of our legacy of hope and anyone who wants to be part of our future of independence.

Join us on April 18th as we celebrate how far we’ve come and look forward to where we’re going next.

Can’t be there is person but want to contribute?
Make a donation or share a story!

How do you know if you or a loved one or a friend is suffering from low vision? If you or someone you know has difficulty d...
02/24/2026

How do you know if you or a loved one or a friend is suffering from low vision? If you or someone you know has difficulty doing any of the following activities, it may be due to low vision:

📰Reading a newspaper, book, or mail

🌕Seeing well at night or in dimly lighted rooms

🚗Driving

🧹Performing routine household tasks

📺 Seeing the TV

👓 Recognizing people across the room

🚶Seeing curbs and cracks in the sidewalk

🪥 Performing everyday activities like cooking or personal grooming and hygiene

Our program focuses on helping you make the most of the vision you have. By using the latest in prescriptive devices, technology and occupational therapy we can help you develop a plan to achieve your goals.

02/23/2026

“Sorry, there’s nothing more we can do for you” is a phrase you won’t here at Spectrios Institute because as comprehensive, multi-discplinary low vision professionals, we truly work on the head, the heart, and the eyes and there is always something we can do. Between life skills, technology training and emotional support, we have a knack for improving the lives of people with low vision.

follow us for education and support.

02/21/2026

"Sorry, there's nothing more we can do for you" is a phrase you won't here at Spectrios Institute because as comprehensive, multidiscplinary low vision proffessionals, we truly work on the head, the heart, and the eyes and there is always something we can do. Between life skills, technology training and emotional support, we have a knack for improving the lives of people with low vision.

If you have low vision, what has been impactful or important to you on your journey?

Low vision rehabilitation provides hope, supported by science. Research has shown that people with low vision tend to h...
02/19/2026

Low vision rehabilitation provides hope, supported by science. Research has shown that people with low vision tend to have more emotional difficulties and a higher risk of accidents than normally-sighted individuals. Patients who have undergone rehabilitation, however, have reported significant improvements in their functional abilities, a high rate of continued use of low vision devices, improvement in reading and distance vision, and general satisfaction with the quality of life.

We are here to help you achieve your goals.

This year’s Gala is more than a celebration, it’s a reunion. Our 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala will be a time to sha...
02/18/2026

This year’s Gala is more than a celebration, it’s a reunion. Our 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala will be a time to share in the legacy and reconnect with everyone who has shared in the mission of supporting and empowering the low vision community. As a member of our Spectrios family, we hope you can make it!

Join us on April 18th as we celebrate how far we’ve come and look forward to where we’re going next. Register at www.spectrios.org/gala

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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