In Illinois, Some Prisoners Are Asked: Which Eye Could You Do Without?

One Good Eye
The Illinois Department of Corrections has taken action to ensure prisoners have access to eye surgery, following a WBEZ investigation. Paula Friedrich / WBEZ
One Good Eye
The Illinois Department of Corrections has taken action to ensure prisoners have access to eye surgery, following a WBEZ investigation. Paula Friedrich / WBEZ

In Illinois, Some Prisoners Are Asked: Which Eye Could You Do Without?

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A WBEZ investigation found multiple prisoners have been denied eye surgery because of a “one good eye” policy.

Also, survivors of crime in Illinois are some of the least likely in the United States to apply for victim compensation and services.

Reset finds out why from two crime victims advocates.