[Aer-div07] Low Vision List-Serve

[Leah Gerlach]

I know that having the skills and tools to help clients select
appropriate devices and get training is an important role we all have.
My one concern is the medical eye health of our low vision clients. Many
of them have eye diseases which need medical monitoring. I have worked
with many clients who have acquired a secondary diagnosis after an
initial diagnosis of macular degeneration and the secondary diagnosis
has caused more significant vision loss. It is important that we make
sure that where ever we are working our clients understand the
importance of routine ophthalmological examinations. 

 

As far as tools and training kits the kit mentioned is good, but before
using it you will need to make sure that the tools are available. If
getting product is difficult for you there are several catalog companies
which can assist, these include but are not limited to L.S. & S.,
Independent Living Aids, Maxi Aids, and Shopping Low Vision.com. 

 

Leah Gerlach

630-690-7115 ext 324

Deicke Center for Visual Rehabilitation

www.deicke.org 

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[mailto:aer-div07-bounces at lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Kevin Hollinger
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 7:24 PM
To: Jim Gandorf; aer-div07 at lists.aerbvi.org
Subject: Re: [Aer-div07] Low Vision List-Serve

 

One potential solution is acquiring APH's product, Envision, as it is a
set program to teach moncular/magnifier use. The nice thing is the 2
kits contain a variety of magnifier types (hand-held, stand, lighted)
and power and various monoculars (power/style). 

In fact, a student we were conducting a Functional Vision Assessment on
loved a 'slanted dome' magnifier so much he wanted to keep it but we
couldn't find a source to buy one. 

Ultimately the kits provide a means of providing hands-on comparisons
for the field of view, power preference, style preference, device
manipulation, impact of lighting, etc. 

I work in a district outside St. Louis so there are resources available
to us but at times we cannot get a kiddo somewhere and it's up to us. 

Kevin 

CVT, COMS

Jim Gandorf <JGandorf at aerbvi.org> wrote:

	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.

	 

	FYI, for everyone on the list serve to see your reply click
"REPLY TO ALL"

	 

	 

	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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