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A term that describes people who cannot see well even with correction.

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A visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye AFTER correction.

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An educational description when the primary channel of learning is through tactile and auditory means.

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A visual impairment that interferes with the ability to perform daily activities in which the primary channel of learning is through the use of prescription or nonprescription device.

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Predominantly served in the general education classroom.

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Predominantly served in the general education classroom.

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Approximately 26,000 children ages 6-21 received special education services during the 2011-2012 school year.

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Approximately 26,000 children ages 6-21 received special education services during the 2011-2012 school year.

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Visual Impairments are considered a low-incidence disability since they impact a relatively small percent of children who receive special education services.

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Visual Impairments are considered a low-incidence disability since they impact a relatively small percent of children who receive special education services.

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A visual impairment can be identified at birth, after trauma, or through screening procedures.

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Ophthalmologists or Optometrists are the doctors that evaluate individuals with visual impairment.

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Ophthalmologists or Optometrists are the doctors that evaluate individuals with visual impairment.

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Visual Impairments affect the type of experiences the child has, the ability to travel within their environment, and participation in their community.

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Visual Impairments affect the type of experiences the child has, the ability to travel within their environment, and participation in their community.

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The intellectual capabilities of students with visual impairments are similar to those of their sighted peers.

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The everyday experiences of children who have visual impairments are affected because these children do not respond visually to people in the environment.

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The amount of vision loss and how the loss affects educational performance.

Cataracts.

Glaucoma.

Optic Nerve Atrophy.

Myopia.

Albininism.

Eye Injury.

Cortical Visual Impairment.

Retinopathy Of Prematurity.

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Most visual impairments are genetic in source, but others can be prevented or controlled.

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Most visual impairments are genetic in source, but others can be prevented or controlled.

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Eye examinations should take place shortly after birth, at 6 months of age, before entering school, and periodically throughout the school years.

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Eye injuries are very common and can be prevented by understanding the dangers, identifying and correcting hazards, and using greater care when supervising children.