Registration

Question 1

Different types of registration forms

Answer 1

• low vision leaflet LVL
• referral of visual impairment RVI
• Certificate of visual impairment

Question 2

What is an LVL form

Answer 2

• issued by optom
• self referral form
• access to social services

Question 3

RVI form

Answer 3

• issued by ophthalmology department
• application for access to social services

Question 4

CVI form

Answer 4

• certifies px as blind
• completed by ophthalmologist
• info to census office
• access to help

Question 5

Disadvantages of registration

Answer 5

• loss of hope and self esteem

Question 6

Registration process

Answer 6

• Copies of the completed CVI are sent to local social services department, GP & Office of Population Censuses and
Surveys for Research
• Social worker visits patient to discuss if they wish to be registered or need a community care assessment
• If there’s a long delay can be back dated
• Children registered blind after 4 years old unless obviously no sight
• Patient can then receive benefits of registration

Question 7

Why should a patient register

Answer 7

• financial help
  
  • benefit
  • 50% off to licence
• free transport
• RNIB - talking books
• British wireless for the blind fund