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 daily activities such as driving, reading, socializing, and walking.