October 2010

Chicago Tribune Profiles Lighthouse Building Dedication
On a recent autumn day, sunlight shone through the Chicago Lighthouse store, which sells foldable canes, talking crayons, high-tech magnification gadgets and other products designed for the visually impaired. At the center of the store is Tom's Corner, a small table and consultation space where customers learn about the products that can make life a little easier. The new store is the first place clients stop after visiting the recently renovated low-vision clinic nearby, said Tom Perski, facilitator of the Corner.
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July 8, 2010

Read the Summer edition of The Vision Rehabilitation Center's Enlighten, our quarterly news journal which shares the latest in research, coping strategies, technology products, and clinical perspectives about low vision.  In addition to standard email (Layout format), this publication is available in Text only, and/or Large Print formats.  To obtain a large print format, please contact: publications@chicagolighthouse.org

June 30, 2010 CHICAGO

Founding Father of Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic Inducted Into National Optometry Hall of Fame

Citing his extraordinary contributions to the profession, Dr. Alfred A. Rosenbloom, one of the founders of The Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Rehabilitation Service, was recently inducted into the prestigious National Optometry Hall of Fame.

Since its inception in 1998, the Hall of Fame has inducted 53 individuals who have made a significant and long-lasting impact on the profession. Inductees are chosen by representatives from the American Academy of Optometry; the American Optometric Association; the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry; the College of Optometrists in Vision Development; and the National Optometric Association.

"Dr. Alfred Rosenbloom is known for his visionary leadership and contributions in the field of optometric education, especially in the area of low vision, and ICO is proud to see him placed into the National Optometry Hall of Fame," said Dr. Arol Augsburger, president of the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) who inducted Dr. Rosenbloom into the Hall. Click here to read press release.

June 28, 2010

New Address for Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic Serving Arlington Heights

The Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic serving Arlington Heights has been relocated to the Northwest Community Outpatient Building, 3300 Kirchoff Road in Rolling Meadows.  Appointments can still be made by contacting our call center at (312) 997-3686 or by clicking the submit online form on the website.  Further details on the clinic’s new location will be forthcoming.

June 12, 2010

Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic featured in Chicago Sun-Times Article

In an article titled "Vision clinic expects a boom in business", Chicago Sun-Time's Technology Reporter, Sandra Guy, details the growing demand for low vision care among an aging baby-boomer population.  Click here to read the article. 

May 11, 2010

The Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic Opens New, Cutting Edge Facility 

"With over 100 years of established leadership within the blind community and the field of low  vision, The Chicago Lighthouse honors its reputation by unveiling a one of a kind low vision clinic."

Preparing to meet the challenge of assisting some 76 million baby boomers who will soon experience vision loss, The Chicago Lighthouse is unveiling its greatly expanded and newly designed Low Vision Clinic on May 11.

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February 16, 2010

In an effort to accommodate more individuals in the northern suburbs who are experiencing vision loss, The Chicago Lighthouse is pleased to announce the opening of its newest low vision clinic located in Glenview.  Click here to read press release.

January 15, 2010

The Chicago Lighthouse’s Low Vision Clinic was profiled in a special feature story that was broadcast January 15 and 25 on "You and Me," a popular segment that airs weekday mornings on Channel 26/WCIU-TV and its sister station, Me-TV. The segment featured comments from Dr. Janet Szlyk and Dr Kara Crumbliss as well as two patients who have been assisted by the clinic, Jenn Lieto and Paula Causher. Click here to view segment.

January 14, 2010

The Low Vision Clinic releases Enlighten, our quarterly news journal which shares the latest in research, coping strategies, technology products, and clinical perspectives about low vision.  In addition to standard email (Layout format), this publication is available in Text only, Audio and/or Large Print formats.  To obtain a large print format, please contact: publications@chicagolighthouse.org