Low Vision and Legal Blindness Terms and Descriptions
Here is one definition of low vision, related to visual acuity: Low vision is a condition caused by eye disease, in which visual acuity is 20/70 or poorer in the better-seeing eye and cannot be …
Eye Conditions | American Foundation for the Blind
For example, a color-blind driver can remember that the light positioned at the top of a traffic light is the red one. It is beneficial to diagnose color blindness in children at an early age so that …
Blindness and Low Vision | American Foundation for the Blind
An essential resource from the American Foundation for the Blind is our Statistical Snapshots, which is a one-stop source providing a wide variety of information and tools addressing the …
VisionAware | American Foundation for the Blind
VisionAware helps adults who are blind or have low vision continue to live full and independent lives through timely informational services, tips and resources, and a free directory of services.
Cortical Visual Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, and …
Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Neurological Vision Loss During the last decade, vision loss caused by injury to the brain rather than by conditions or diseases …
Macular Degeneration Guide | American Foundation for the Blind
The NEI's Age-Related Eye Disease Study found that taking a specific high-dose formulation of antioxidants and zinc significantly reduces the risk of advanced AMD and vision loss …
Adults - The American Foundation for the Blind
Demographics Number of American Adults with Vision Loss According to estimates from the 2023 National Health Interview Survey, 51.9 million American Adults age 18 and older reported …
AFB Scholars Program | American Foundation for the Blind
Share this Opportunity Help us expand opportunities for blind students by sharing the AFB Scholars Program with your community. Whether you're a teacher, counselor, employer, or …
Using a Computer - The American Foundation for the Blind
By Bill Holton Computer Access for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision findings from the 2017 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data release established that an estimated 26.9 …
Disability Rights and Laws | American Foundation for the Blind
We've researched the impact of COVID-19 on people who are blind or have low vision, and advocated for meaningful responses to the pandemic. This work is only possible because of …