Vision Impairment

Which statement best defines vision impairment?

• Someone who is blind

• A vision impairment is defined as a limitation of one or more function of the eye, or visual system. This can range from mild vision impairment, to total blindness. It cannot be corrected to normal vision with prescriptive lenses or surgery.

• A vision impairment is defined as the inability to see due to a person not having 20/20 vision.

• Someone who wears glasses

Colour blindness is considered and visual impairment

• True

• False

All vision impairments develop over time

• True

• False

Which of the following may be signs of vision impairment? (Multiple Answers)

• Shutting or covering one eye

• Hopping on one leg

• Unusual facial expression when reading

• Always sleepy

A ____ or ____ may be the first to suspect a visual problem

Which of the following is a classroom strategy to aid visually impaired students

• Blindfolding other students

• Allowing the student to use a wheelchair

• No strategies are needed

• Removing unnecessary clutter from the classroom

Is early intervention important for vision impairment?

• Yes

• No