What are the two types of visual impairment?

Low visual acuity and blindness are two types of visual impairments. What’s considered as legal
blindness varies from country to country. Causes of vision impairments include diabetic retinopathy, eye
injuries, and cataracts. Define vision impairment.

How is visual impairment diagnosed?

In order to detect most visual impairments, your doctor will start with the standard eye chart test.
Sometimes your doctor will shine lights in your eyes and look deep into your pupils for damage to you
retina and optic nerve. Your pupils will usually be dilated for this test.