{"id":20723,"date":"2023-07-25T14:08:50","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T19:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/?p=20723"},"modified":"2023-09-25T14:16:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T19:16:00","slug":"what-level-of-visual-impairment-counts-as-a-disability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/guides\/what-level-of-visual-impairment-counts-as-a-disability\/","title":{"rendered":"What Level of Visual Impairment Counts as a Disability?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing allows us to navigate the world around us, perform our daily activities, and assist in our communication. If our vision starts to fail, all of these activities are immediately impacted. For many, this is a daily reality. In America alone,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/visionhealth\/vehss\/estimates\/vision-loss-prevalence.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 million Americans have vision loss and 1 million have blindness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several reasons why your vision might start to go, which can lead to various degrees of visual impairment, including:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/eye-health-for-seniors-a-guide-to-vision-concerns-for-aging-eyes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eyes naturally change as we age<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can directly impact the clarity and sharpness of our vision.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Injury<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2998754\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head traumas<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can cause retinal detachment, corneal abrasions, or optic nerve damage and lead to partial or complete blindness.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pre-existing conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/learn-about-eye-health\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/diabetic-retinopathy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hypertension or autoimmune disorders can also impact vision. These conditions affect the blood vessels in the eyes and cause them to leak or become blocked, leading to vision loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Genetic disorders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Disorders such as<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/inherited-retinal-diseases\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inherited retinal diseases (IRDs)<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are passed on from generation to generation, causing vision loss or blindness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Environmental factors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sunsafety\/health-effects-uv-radiation#cataracts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive UV exposure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8834466\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pollution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/news\/poor-diet-blindness-nutritional-deficiency\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poor nutrition <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can also impact vision. What\u2019s more, a lack of essential nutrients like vitamin A can cause<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/data\/nutrition\/nlis\/info\/vitamin-a-deficiency\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">night blindness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of what causes someone\u2019s vision to be impaired, not all of them are considered a disability because all of them cause varying degrees of vision loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levels of visual impairment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual impairments come in varying levels and impact a person\u2019s lifestyle in a unique way. From mild to moderate, severe, and blindness, each level can impact a person\u2019s ability to undertake daily activities without assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American Optometric Association describes mild visual impairment as a person&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoa.org\/healthy-eyes\/caring-for-your-eyes\/low-vision-and-vision-rehab?sso=y\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visual acuity being between 20\/30 and 20\/60<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in their better eye with the best possible correction. Usually, people who are mildly visually impaired have difficulty reading small print, recognizing faces (especially at a distance), or doing things in low-light conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AOA describes moderate visual impairment refers to a person&#8217;s visual acuity being between 20\/70 and 20\/160 in their better eye with the best possible correction. People with moderate visual impairment may have difficulty recognizing faces, reading large print and performing activities that require fine visual detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe visual impairment refers to a person&#8217;s visual acuity being between 20\/200 and 20\/400 in their better eye with the best possible correction, according to the AOA. Those diagnosed with severe visual impairment struggle with distinguishing light from darkness. Difficulty reading or recognizing faces is another challenge common among the severely visually impaired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blindness<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the AOA describes blindness as a person&#8217;s visual acuity being worse than 20\/400 in their better eye with the best possible correction or having a visual field of fewer than 10 degrees. People who are blind may have no useful vision or only have light perception.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blindness vs visual impairment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal blindness and visual impairment are two terms used to describe different degrees of vision loss. However, they have distinct meanings and legal definitions. The University of Pittsburgh defines <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/ophthalmology.pitt.edu\/vision-impairment\/what-vision-impairment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visual impairment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as any degree of vision loss, from mild to severe, and is a broader term to describe anyone with a degree of vision loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, definitions of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iapb.org\/learn\/vision-atlas\/magnitude-and-projections\/countries\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">legal blindness may vary from country to country<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is because each country has varying levels of eligibility for government benefits and services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, the United States Social Security \u2014 which provides disability benefits to those who have a disability \u2014 defines <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/ssi\/text-disable-ussi.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">legal blindness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a visual acuity of 20\/200 or worse in the better eye with correction or having a visual field of 20 degrees or less in the better eye. In general, though, legal blindness may encompass anyone whose daily life is interrupted by vision life. This includes activities like reading, writing and navigating their environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the black-and-white nature of the terminology for legal blindness, vision loss exists in the gray \u2014 meaning vision loss can vary widely and some people\u2019s vision loss may not fit within the definition of legal blindness, despite the fact that it affects their daily life, and vice versa. Some individuals who are legally blind may still have some useful vision. Others with severe visual impairment may have some functional vision and may not meet the legal definition of blindness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get officially diagnosed with a disability<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are experiencing vision loss or impairment, you must take several steps to get diagnosed with a disability. First, schedule an appointment with an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/eye-doctors\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eye doctor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who can perform a comprehensive exam to determine the cause and extent of your vision loss. Be open and honest with them about your symptoms and concerns to receive the most accurate diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During your visit with the eye doctor or specialist, don&#8217;t be afraid to ask questions, especially about your symptoms or the treatment options. If you&#8217;re not happy with one doctor&#8217;s assessment, you can always <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/outlining-your-most-basic-access-rights-at-the-doctors-office\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seek a second opinion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from another eye doctor or eye specialist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, explore all of the resources available to you. From government benefits and services to assistive devices and support groups, your doctor or a social worker can provide information on available resources regarding disability assistance and help you access them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why you might want a disability diagnosis<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In certain countries, there is often a stigma with seeking out government assistance, especially for those with disabilities. For some, receiving a diagnosis of a disability may seem scary or overwhelming. However, getting diagnosed with a vision disability doesn\u2019t have to be a bad thing. In some cases, you may want to receive that diagnosis because of the resources it opens you up to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For one, a medical diagnosis can get you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/how-to-request-mental-health-accommodations-from-your-employer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">access to accommodations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and government benefits that directly help you live a more fulfilled life. What\u2019s more, a disability diagnosis can get you access to support services and validation of experiences. More than anything, government assistance can help you seek out medical care whenever you need it. This is especially imperative with vision loss, as visiting your eye doctor or specialist regularly can help you stay on top of any kind of changes in your vision.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Need a doctor? Find one on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/\">Zocdoc<\/a>.<\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seeing allows us to navigate the world around us, perform our daily activities, and assist in our communication. If our vision starts to fail, all of these activities are immediately impacted. For many, this is a daily reality. In America alone, 6 million Americans have vision loss and 1 million have blindness. 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