VISUAL IMPAIRMENT - describes a  Problem with cones cells of the eye

wide variety of conditions that affect vision

abilities. AUTISM – affects the way information is
taken in and stored in the brain. A complex
The following terms commonly used to disorder of brain development characterized
designate degrees of visual impairment: by:
 Totally blind. This term usually implies  Difficulties in social interaction
little or no visual sensitivity to light at  Difficulties in verbal and nonverbal
any level. communication
 Legally blind. A legally blind person  Repetitive behaviors
has a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in  Difficulties in motor coordination
the better eye, after correction.  Difficulties in attention
 Low vision. People with low vision can
read with the help of large-print reading
materials and magnifying objects. They
may also use Braille.
 Partially sighted. A person with partial
sight may be able to see objects up close
or far away and with corrective lenses
may be able to function at normal levels.
Types of Visual Impairments
Hyperopia (far sightedness)
 Can see objects of far away but not near
 Cause: size of eye ball is too shorter
Myopia (near sightedness)
 Can see objects of near but not far away
 Cause: size of eye ball is too larger
Astigmatism
 Cannot focus at one object regularly
 Cause: irregularity in cornea or eye
surface

Color Blindness
 Decreased ability to differentiate
between colors