visual disability
Impaired eyesight condition
Visual disability refers to any condition that significantly impairs eyesight, from partial vision loss to complete blindness.
The term encompasses a range of conditions—some present from birth, others acquired through injury, disease, or aging.
Unlike the clinical term *visual impairment*, visual disability emphasizes functional limitations and the need for accommodations: The building provides assistive technology for employees with visual disabilities.
- glaucomaPressure damages optic nerve
- screen readersSoftware vocalizing on-display content
- cataractsSteep falls or eye opacity
- universal designCreating spaces usable by all
- guideLeader or instruction book
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visual disabilityperfect vision
Optimal visual acuity
20/20 vision · sightedness · visual acuity · keen eyesight · eagle eyes
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