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Visual impairment is described as any type of vision loss, including partial slight blindness. This occurs when an eye condition affects the visual system and its functions. A fact about eye conditions is that if everyone lived a long enough, every person would experience one impairment in their lifetime.

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Reduced visual acuity - The patient has difficulty seeing objects from near or close vision.

Blurred vision - Objects appear hazy or out of focus.

Tunnel vision - Limited ability to see things from the side, above, or below central vision.

Light sensitivity - Pain or discomfort when exposed to bright light.

Night blindness - Difficulty adjusting to low or dim light.

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Injury to the eyes

Inherited conditions of blindness and vision impairments

Infections of the eyes

Amblyopia - which is impaired vision in one eye due to lack of its use in early childhood.

Cataract - clouding of part or the entire lens of the eye

Diabetic retinopathy - diabetes affects the small blood vessels in the retina

Glaucoma - The condition results due to raised pressure within the eyes

Cancer in the eye

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There is various types of visual impairments, because of this there is no treatment for all types. The best thing for someone who has visual impairments is see their eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam and see what treatment plan they should take from there.

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How would you work with a student who has this type of disability in your future classroom

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How would you work with a student who has this type of disability in your future classroom

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Move the students seat to the front of the classroom.

Making larger print copies of classroom materials.

Whatever is written on boards during lectures read aloud.

If working with math read aloud whatever process you are doing, step by step.

Braille books, depending the severity of the child's impairment.

Computer equipment that gives them access to course material.

Provide tape-recorders for lessons.

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I could have trouble working with the students reading and writing.

Student may have limited time to learn incidentally, meaning this would affect their ability to form concepts or understand new ideas.

Focusing might be an issue for them.

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Understanding Vision Impairment in Children - Lily-Grace

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How would this positively affect the class

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How would this positively affect the class

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Having a bigger auditory learning environment.

Stronger listening skills!

Awareness about being prepared of accessible materials and this would benefit all students.

Having a student with disabilities offers diverse perspectives.