What is visual impairment?
Dr Arun Mishra
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, UK
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, UK
Q: What is visual impairment? Does having a visual acuity of less than 6/36 in both eyes signify a severely impaired vision?
A:Visual impairment simply means poor vision. The degree may vary and visual impairment of less than 6/36 is severe enough to register as partially blind for the purposes of benefits and special education needs.Someone with 6/36 vision may manage reasonably well in society in terms of watching TV or reading with low vision aids and getting about.