1. JANE BELL
Chair of Wessex LEHN

2. Dorset Low Vision Aid Scheme
Introduced October 1993
Community based
Currently 7 practices in Dorset (originally 15)
Available to any Dorset patient with visual problem

3. Integrated LVA service in Dorset Local access
Objectives
Integrated LVA service in Dorset
Local access
Reduced waiting time for LVA appointment
Increased choice
To enhance health care in Dorset

4. Assessment Symptoms and history Sight test Reading Ability
Advice on lighting and contrast
Provision of LVA on loan if appropriate
Referral to Sensory Loss team
Referral to HES for VI certification/treatment
Referral to third sector

5. Follow up
Either telephone or arrange further appointment to assess outcome
If successful order replacement for stock
Try different LVA
Provide further LVA
Referral to Sensory loss team or third sector
Recommend appropriate follow up time

6. Future Service Better integration of services Future proofing Access
Equity of service across Dorset
Better data collection
Outcome measures

7. Thank you for listening
Questions
Thank you for listening
Any Questions?