1. LOVRNET Direct Services
January 18, 2018
Lions Low Vision Center
Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute

2. Traditional Recording Vision

3. Low Vision Chart

4. Contrast Sensitivity Chart

5. Normal Vision

6. Age Related Macula Degeneration

7. Cataract

8. Gluacoma

9. Diabetic Retinopathy

10. Retinitis Pigmentosa

11. Initial Introduction Identify yourself by name an organization
Call person by name to initiate conversation
Extend your hand to locate person’s hand when offering hand shake

12. Speaking Use normal voice No need to shout vision problem not hearing
Look at person when speaking
If more than one person in conversation use patient name s needed
Let patient know you are leaving so they are not talking to themselves

13. Giving Directions Be concise and specific
Avoid generalities such as: over there; right here
Remember point of reference will be reversed
Your top is patient bottom
Your right is patient left

14. Examples for Directions

15. Basic Sighted Guide
Online course that details techniques
You act as guide
Walk naturally
Patient holds your arm
Use patient dominant hand

16. Trailing Technique Use back of hand to gently slide away from you
Directions should include landmarks for guidance
Keep hand flat on table
Technique is to locate item

17. Helpful Hints
You as LOVRENT volunteer may be only social contact for patient
Try to limit your time and visit to address your objective
Respect for patient privacy and confidentiality
Contact Hopkins clinic staff any question and or concerns
Report any safety concerns immediately to Hopkins staff