I can't imagine being born with a visual impairment, can you?
I would hate to have to wear glasses.
I actually wear glasses, and it's no fun. What other types of visual impairments are there?
It is anyone that was 20/40 or 20/60 vision.
Oh wow! I think mine is way worse than that so I guess I qualify! Is being color blind a visual impairment?
Color blindness
Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, is the decreased ability to see color or differences in color. Simple tasks such as selecting ripe fruit, choosing clothing, and reading traffic lights can be more challenging. Color blindness may also make some educational activities more difficult. However, problems are generally minor, and most people find that they can adapt. People with total color blindness (achromatopsia) may also have decreased visual acuity and be uncomfortable in bright environments.
The most common cause of color
Visual impairment
Visual impairment, also known as vision impairment or vision loss, is a decreased ability to see to a degree that causes problems not fixable by usual means, such as glasses. Some also include those who have a decreased ability to see because they do not have access to glasses or contact lenses. Visual impairment is often defined as a best corrected visual acuity of worse than either 20/40 or 20/60. The term blindness is used for complete or nearly complete vision loss. Visual impairment may cause people difficulties with normal