[Aer-div07] Low Vision List-Serve

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What about areas where surgeons are not available would do do heart surgery?  I know that is a little exteme but its the same principle.  We are in a terrible situation, not enough low vision doctors available, and not enough low vision doctors who really know what they are doing, HOwever, its a team for a reason and will never function that way if the issue isn't pushed.  WHAT IF...you missed something that was really medically significant. I understand the NEED to provide the services and the WANT to help...
I am fortunate that in the VA we have and are increasing the availaiblity of low vision doctors, I also think that as the population ages and Doctors find out that they can make money and will want to become more involved.  We need to push for doing it the right way and not how to get around the rules.
I don't mean to sound mean 'cause I have certainly been in your position and understand the frustration of either not having an eye report of having one that looks like the doctor didn't even see the patient. Guess I dont' really have another good answer.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Gandorf <JGandorf at aerbvi.org>
To: aer-div07 at lists.aerbvi.org
Sent: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:50 am
Subject: [Aer-div07] Low Vision List-Serve




This question recently came up on the O&M Division List Serve; I am cross posting to the Low Vision List Serve for your input as well.

 

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Subject: Scope of Practice for LVT, VRT, O&M

 

I would like to ask you for some feedback about low vision aids recommenced by VRT, LVT and O&M specialists.

 

According to ACVREP Certification Handbook "the CLVT shall work as part of an interdisciplinary team with an ophthalmologist and or optometrist who manages ocular health, provide the clinical low vision examination, prescribes optical devices and approves treatment plans.".... What about areas where low vision examination is not available???

 

 In Colorado field teachers (VRT,O&M,LVT)  introduce our clients to a variety of low vision aids and let them make the choice of what meets their needs. Doing so we use our best professional judgment.

 

What about other states? How do you handle this? 

 

It would be nice to have more clarification from ACVREP about scope of  work for VRT, LVT, O&M  when and where clinical low vision examination is not available. 

 

Thank you for your response.

 

Jadwiga Brown COMS, RT
Denver Metro Rehabilitation Office
2211 W Evans Ave Bldg A
Denver, CO 80223
Email: jadwiga.brown at state.co.us
Phone: (303) 866-3910
Fax: (303) 866-3419

 

 

Jim

 

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