Blindness and Partial Sight

Question 1

Visual acuity to be registered as:

• Partial sighted registration
• Severe visual impairment (blind)

Answer 1

< 6/60

< 3/60 or >3/60 with substantial visual field loss

Question 2

Who applies for the patient?

Answer 2

A consultant opthamologist

Question 3

Benefits of being registered blind?

Answer 3

Assess to extra tax allowances, 50% reduction in TV licence fees, some travel concessions, and access to audiobooks