[Aer-div07] Low Vision List-Serve

[Bill Mattingly]

Leah,

 

There is one more new company I would like to add to your list - Mattingly
Low Vision, Inc, (888.642.0842).

 

Bill

 

Bill Mattingly, MA, ABOM, HFOAA

President, Mattingly Low Vision, Inc.

2361 Bear Rock Glen

Escondido, CA 92026

P (888) 642.0842

F (760) 888.4955

bill at mattinglylowvision.com

 

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From: aer-div07-bounces at lists.aerbvi.org
[mailto:aer-div07-bounces at lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Leah Gerlach
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 4:45 AM
To: Kevin Hollinger; Jim Gandorf; aer-div07 at lists.aerbvi.org
Subject: Re: [Aer-div07] Low Vision List-Serve

 

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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From: aer-div07-bounces at lists.aerbvi.org
[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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Jim Gandorf, CAE

Executive Director

AER

1703 N. Beauregard St., Ste 440

Alexandria, VA 22311

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703-671-4500 ext 205

 

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