I mean by definition “visual impairment” is any eye condition or abnormality that cannot be corrected with glasses.

I have ocular albinism and nystagmus, both are technically visual impairments as per the definition but I generally can see most stuff fine I am nearsighted and have astigmatism so I do wear glasses, I don’t consider myself “visually impaired” because it doesn’t impact my life enough for that label, my vision is worse than it should be and I have a few issues here and there but I’ve always seen they way I have so I’m completely used to and adapted to any differences I have.

I do apparently have some nerve damage so there’s is a pretty big chance my vision will worsen over time I’m already developing pretty bad amblyopia in one eye and my close up vision seems to be worsening slightly so maybe someday it might get bad enough (I’m actually kind of getting worried about it which is why I’m here) but currently my vision is decent enough in most areas.

Imo it’s your body if you feel that a certain term is relevant to your situation then use it, it’s not really anyone’s business what terms you want to use.

Sometimes you are just born with a certain amount of vision and you don’t lose any. Some people are born without any and don’t lose vision. You dont’ need to lose vision to be considered vi.

Hi, you'd most likely be visualy impaired if the situation affects your studies and the rest of your life. The disability diagnosis would be important, specially if you can get an evaluation that can give you strategies on how to overcome challenges that the impairement may be causing.