[Aer-div07] Low Vision List-Serve

[ELAINE KITCHEL]

Kevin,

The "slanted dome" magnifier is from Eschenbach.  It is called a "Bright Field" Magnifier and virtually every optometrist in the country can get it from an Eschenbach dealer.  This dealer has a sales representative in your area.  http://www.interstateoptical.com/  Eschenbach does  not, however, sell to private individuals so you will have to get this device through a licensed practitioner or a clinic.  
 
I hope this will be helpful to you for future reference.

Elaine Kitchel
Low Vision Project Leader
American Printing House for the Blind

>>> Kevin Hollinger <kjhollinger at sbcglobal.net> 09/20/07 08:24PM >>>
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:
        st1\:*{behavior:url(#default#ieooui) }                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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