Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Visual impairments refer to a range of conditions that result in reduced or limited vision, including blindness and various degrees of low vision.
Related terms
Blindness: The complete absence of vision, where an individual is unable to see anything.
Low vision: A condition where an individual has some visual function but experiences significant difficulty in seeing details or objects even with correction (e.g., glasses).
Visual acuity: Refers to the sharpness or clarity of vision, often measured using an eye chart.