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  • Nov 9, 2007, 05:52 PM
    K_2
    Legally blind?
    I took my daughter for an eye exam today and she is 20/200 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye for distance. 20/20 in both eyes for near. I know that 20/200 is considered legally blind but does that mean she must be 20/200 in both eyes for both near and distance?
  • Nov 9, 2007, 06:17 PM
    shygrneyzs
    A person is considered LEGALLY blind when the best corrected visual acuity is 20/200, or the person's visual field is 20 degrees or less. It is not true that all blind persons have absolutely no sight; in fact, most blind persons have some remaining vision. A person may be considered blind when he/she can no longer drive safely, has difficulty reading a newspaper, or cannot see objects to the side.

    Key Definitions of Statistical Terms - American Foundation for the Blind

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