UTHSCSA Faculty Profiles v1.0
Andrews, Melva Perez
School of Medicine
Ophthalmology
(210) 567-8602
andrewsmp@uthscsa.edu
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| 9/2010 - Present |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor |
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, Occupational Therapy, San Antonio, TX |
| 6/2003 - Present |
Occupational Therapist |
University of Texas Health Science Center, Ophthalmology Department, San Antonio, TX |
| Year |
Degree |
Discipline |
Institution |
| 2001 |
MBA |
Health Care Management |
Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio , TX |
| 1989 |
BS |
Occupational Therapy |
Texas Woman's University
Denton , TX |
Clinical Faculty OT/CLVT -
Teach a required course entitled "The role of Occupational Therapist in Low Vision Rehabilitation" to master level occupational therapy students. |
Introducion a la Rehabilitacion de baja vision -
Invited speaker to introduce low vision rehabilitation to a group of professionals and community members at El Centro de Rehabilitacion y Educacion Especial, Monterrey Mexico. |
Occupational Therapist / Certified LV Therapist -
A certified low vision therapist (CLVT) is a professional who has successfully completed a certification exam. As a CLVT, responsibilities include assessing and providing therapy to address everyday tasks that are important to individuals with low vision. I am currently one of only a few OT`s in the state and the only Occupational Therapist in San Antonio that is dually certified as an Occupational Therapists and Low Vision Therapist. Majority of patients seen at the Lions Low Vision Center of Texas are older patients with age related eye conditions such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy; however, vision rehabilitation services are also provided to patients with low vision due to Acquired brain injury such as stroke or traumatic brain injury. |
Rehabilitacion Visual Aplicada a la Ocupacion -
Introduced a multidisciplinary approach to low vision rehabilitation; discussed OT theories and treatment options to a graduate class of Occupational Therapists in Mexico City, Mexico. |
