Ian Jarvis has been in independent practice in Dundee for over 30 years and qualified as an independent prescriber in 2011. As chair of the Scottish committee of optometrists, his advocacy for using NHS funding for independent prescribers training led to a significant increase in independent prescribing optometrists in Scotland. Ian served on the Scottish council for the College of Optometrists and the research committee. Currently, he represents the independent sector on council, contributing to community glaucoma and advanced eyecare schemes.