Updating the Certificate of Vision Impairment and revising the Explanatory Notes

Sub-group of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists Professional Standards Sub-Committee established to: Update the CVI Raise awareness amongst Ophthalmologists Improve patient information and experience

Professional Standards Committee Sub-Group Nick Wilson-Holt, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Chair Carrie MacEwen, President, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (Scotland) Beth Barnes, Royal College of Ophthalmologists Philippa Simkiss, RNIB Kim Dhadda, Department of Health Chris Blyth, Consultant Ophthalmologist (Wales) Richard Wormald, Consultant Ophthalmologist (England) Bernie Chang, Consultant Ophthalmologist (England) Tanya Moutray, Consultant Ophthalmologist (Northern Ireland) Jonathan Jackson, Belfast Group of Hospital Trusts (Northern Ireland) Simmone Miller, RNIB Mark Godfrey, Project Lead

Updating the CVI/Revising the ENs Examined updated CVI forms for Wales and Scotland, alongside existing forms for England and Northern Ireland Updated CVI form drafted Draft CVI form shared with ADASS PSI Network (May 2016) and amendments made. Further draft shared with ADASS colleagues DH drafted revised Explanatory Notes and sub-group commented and made amendments to drafts

Current draft documents Latest versions of updated CVI form and revised Explanatory Notes shared with VISION 2020 Certificate of Vision Impairment Round Table on 13 September and amendments suggested For further discussion and comment with ADASS colleagues today prior to consultation period