Only an Ophthalmologist (eye doctor) can issue a \u2018Certificate of Vision Impairment\u2019 (CVI), change it or officially cancel it (de-certify).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This link explains why and how a certificate of vision impairment is given<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The CVI formally confirms someone as either severely sight impaired or sight impaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The CVI is also a request for a social care assessment. This assessment can bring together services and support if needed. In Devon, the ROVIC Service carry out this assessment as part of the CVI registration process for all children under the age of 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ophthalmologist will send a copy of the CVI to the ROVIC Service. Once we receive this, we will contact you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issuing of a Certificate of Vision Impairment (CVI) by a consultant in ophthalmology (eye doctor) formally confirms the level of vision as either severely sight impaired or sight impaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The CVI also acts as a request for social care support, this will be provided by the ROVIC Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After we have received a copy of the CVI from the consultant ophthalmologist we will contact you to arrange either a home visit, video or telephone call. Please allow around 90 minutes for this meeting. We need time to make sure we find out what support your child or young person might need from us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following our meeting with you we might, with your agreement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Under the Care Act 2014 all local authorities have a duty to keep a register of people issued with a CVI for their sight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Devon, the register for those under the age of 18 years is kept and maintained by the ROVIC Service. However, you can choose not<\/strong> to have your child\u2019s name added to this register. If you have any questions or concerns about this please contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Information about the Care Act 2014 can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children and young people with disabilities under 18 years old can ask for an assessment of all their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The aim of a needs assessment is to find out the needs of both the child as well as their family and agree outcomes to help maintain or improve their wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This can range from offering information and sign posting, to the arranging of services or support, including direct payments (personal budgets) to meet the identified needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Disabled Children\u2019s Service can undertake a child\u2019s needs assessment. Find out more about accessing support from the Disabled Children\u2019s Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A ROVIC information pack will be given during the home visit or hospital eye clinic appointment. If you need an additional or replacement pack please contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might be eligible for the following benefits and concessions if you are certified as either sight impaired or severely sight impaired<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following additional benefits are available only if you are certified as severely sight impaired<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The above information can also be found in the Starting Out booklet from the RNIB<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We will send you a registration card which will state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This card can be used instead of the paper certificate to access leisure concessions when out and about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ROVIC Service work in partnership with the Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. We can arrange a home safety visit on your behalf. See our contact us<\/a> page for details of how to get in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat happens after a CVI has been issued<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Completing the registration process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Local authority register for vision impairment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A social care needs assessment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Information pack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
CVI \u2013 benefits and concessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Registration card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Free home safety checks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n