Overhead #12
Definition of
Vision Impairments:
- Measured by how MUCH (peripheral field of vision), & how CLEARLY
(visual acuity) it can be seen
- LEGAL BLINDNESS: 0% - 10% of
normal vision in both eyes (20/200
or less), & /or 20% or less of normal peripheral vision in both eyes
- LOW VISION or PARTIALLY SIGHTED: visual acuity & /or field of vision is less than normal, or having a visual limitation in only one eye
* Vision limited to a narrow angle in the center is called TUNNEL VISION
- OTHER VISION IMPAIRMENTS include Learning Disabilities which interfere with the perception of visual or
written information