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What is the equivelant term for severly sight impaired? (self.Blind)
submitted by theawesomeaquarist
WarHamster40k 5 points 3y ago
Depending on the numbers involved, "legally blind" implies there is some vision but it severely hinders one's ability to interact without assistance.
[deleted] 0 points 3y ago
I mean the classification in the uk
WarHamster40k 2 points 3y ago
In the UK, per the Royal National Institute for Blind people (RNIB) ($1) -
* Visual acuity of less than 3 / 60 with a full visual field.
* Visual acuity between 3 / 60 and 6 / 60 with a severe reduction of field of vision, such as tunnel vision.
* Visual acuity of 6 / 60 or above but with a very reduced field of vision, especially if a lot of sight is missing in the lower part of the field.
If you're looking for a more common tern for "severely sight limited", it'd be "legally blind" (since there's still technically some sight regardless of how functional it is) or "blind" (since "visually impaired" has taken on a condescending political correctness to some people, though you wouldn't be wrong if you used it). If there's some other aspect of the classification you need cleared up, please mention what specifically needs clarifying. Otherwise, I hope this helped!
* Visual acuity of less than 3 / 60 with a full visual field.
* Visual acuity between 3 / 60 and 6 / 60 with a severe reduction of field of vision, such as tunnel vision.
* Visual acuity of 6 / 60 or above but with a very reduced field of vision, especially if a lot of sight is missing in the lower part of the field.
If you're looking for a more common tern for "severely sight limited", it'd be "legally blind" (since there's still technically some sight regardless of how functional it is) or "blind" (since "visually impaired" has taken on a condescending political correctness to some people, though you wouldn't be wrong if you used it). If there's some other aspect of the classification you need cleared up, please mention what specifically needs clarifying. Otherwise, I hope this helped!
TheChristianGeek 4 points 3y ago
Low vision
changeneverhappens 3 points 3y ago
Visually impaired and low vision are functional terms, while legally blind is a legal classification based on certain criteria
Real-Primary 1 points 3y ago
It depends on location and preference.
If you ask the NFB, the term blind works.
If you ask the NFB, the term blind works.
[deleted] 1 points 3y ago
There are many terms, but there really are only a few categories that are practical.
Low VIsion - Having usable or functional vision — enough to walk without a mobility aid, cane, guide dog, Etc.
Partially Sighted - WHich can range from having sight in one eye, to being able to keep one’s self from bumping into larger objects, but not being able to distinguish faces or difficulty reading large print.
And totally blind - WHich should be obvious.
I know other “nicer” or politically correct terms are used, but they only lead to confusion, often requiring additional clarification.
It’s like janitors being labeled as “waste engineers”. THe term sounds nice but does it really change anything? Of course not.
I have a spark of vision that allows me to distinguish when a light is on or when it’s sunny. But since that has little-to-no practical use, and to get straight to the point, I say, “I’m blind”. It’s not a filthy word.
Low VIsion - Having usable or functional vision — enough to walk without a mobility aid, cane, guide dog, Etc.
Partially Sighted - WHich can range from having sight in one eye, to being able to keep one’s self from bumping into larger objects, but not being able to distinguish faces or difficulty reading large print.
And totally blind - WHich should be obvious.
I know other “nicer” or politically correct terms are used, but they only lead to confusion, often requiring additional clarification.
It’s like janitors being labeled as “waste engineers”. THe term sounds nice but does it really change anything? Of course not.
I have a spark of vision that allows me to distinguish when a light is on or when it’s sunny. But since that has little-to-no practical use, and to get straight to the point, I say, “I’m blind”. It’s not a filthy word.
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