[Aer-div07] Low Vision List-Serve

[Leah Gerlach]

It would most likely be easier to contact the AOA Low Vision Section
Chair for a comprehensive list of all the schools that train in this
area as well as a complete list of all of the AOA Low Vision Section
members. 

 

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 Robert Mills
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 4:55 PM
To: Jim Gandorf
Cc: aer-div07 at lists.aerbvi.org
Subject: Re: [Aer-div07] Low Vision List-Serve

 

Ohio State has program to train Low Vision Optometrists. It takes an
additional year of education and training and internship beyond their
optometry degree. Indiana also has similar program as does program in
Texas where Randy Jose taught. I think Rich Brilliant could be useful
with this Question for west coast .  Greg Good was chair of program at
the Ohio State University. These problems arise because of the question
of liability in our society which has become more liturgic since I
retired 10 Years ago. The Pennsylvania College of optometry also has
program, and an O&M program they should be useful in this discussion.

On Sep 20, 2007, at 11:50 AM, Jim Gandorf 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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Executive Director

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jgandorf at aerbvi.org

703-671-4500 ext 205

 

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