The document provides 10 rules for serving patients with vision loss. The rules emphasize treating the patient as an individual, not assuming their level of independence, avoiding shouting or patronizing language, using directional terms instead of vague gestures, communicating entrances/exits and plans of action, and treating all patients with respect.

1. VISION AWARENESS BOOT CAMP Window Into the World of Vision Loss Presented By Montgomery County Association for The Blind

2. 10 Basic Rules Serving Patients with Vision Loss The Do’s and Don’ts

3. Rule #1: Do remember that your patient who is visually impaired is an individual first and visually impaired second.

12. Rule#10: Do treat everyone with respect