I spent quite of bit of time looking for AOTA's low-vision guidelines. I could not find them on AOTA's web site or in their recent Product Catalog.
I feel neither qualified nor competent to treat this particular patient. If there were no other options, I would probably consider treating them. But, I believe there are others who can do better. Ron P.S. Thanks for the suggestions!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: Carmen Aguirre <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] Help with low-vision patient CA> I would refer pt to neuro-optometrist for specific diagnostics, CA> continue treating the areas you identified via objective tests and CA> depending on the prognosis given by the n-optometrist, initiate CA> either restoration, compensatory retraining and/or adaptation of CA> environment to maximize performance in occupationally relevant CA> routines. I use the AOTA practice guideline quite a bit just to make CA> sure I'm not skipping details re: intervention strategies. CA> Good luck. I'm sure you will do a great job CA> Carmen CA> ----- Original Message ----- CA> From: Ron Carson<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> CA> To: AOTA Gerontology List<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> CA> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 6:09 AM CA> Subject: [OTlist] Help with low-vision patient CA> Hello All: CA> I just began treating a man who has vision changes secondary to a very CA> recent stroke. He has an obvious left field cut and visual processing CA> deficits, as evidenced by the Motor Free Visual Perceptual Test, Trail CA> Making tests, client reports, and observations. He is unable to read and CA> has difficulty with safe ambulation. The patient is very wealthy, lives CA> in a VERY large home but is currently staying with his mother. CA> I am at a loss for what is my best course of action with this client. I CA> have only little experience working with low-vision and most of it has CA> been on having client's perform practical exercises to remediate their CA> vision deficits. I know that vision changes may remediate on their own. CA> I have done quite a bit of reading over the past week but I still feel CA> unsure of the best course of action. I want to ensure that I am doing CA> the best for this patient, so: CA> 1. Should I refer to a vision specialist? CA> a. If so what type and how do I find one in my area CA> 2. Should I continue treating using practical application techniques CA> 3. Other options? CA> Thanks, CA> Ron C. CA> x-posted CA> -- CA> Unsubscribe? CA> CA> [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> CA> Change options? CA> CA> www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com<http://www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com> CA> Archive? CA> CA> www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]<http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]> CA> Help? CA> [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED]
