How to lead a blind person Flashcards
1
Q
what are the causes of visual impairment
A
- refractive error
- catarat
- glaucoma
- diabetic eye disease
2
Q
What do you need to be to be registered sight impaired
A
Visual acuity of 3/60 to 6/60 with a full field vision
VA of up to 6/24 with a moderate reduction of field vision
VA of up to 6/18 with severe visual field constriction
3
Q
what do you need to be regiersted severely sight impaired
A
VA 3/60 or worse with a full visual field
VA between 3/60 and 6/60 with a severe reduction of field of vision
VA of 6/60 or above but with a very reduced field vision