Legal Blindness (Noun)
Meaning
Vision that is 20/200 or worse in both eyes (20/200 vision is the ability to see at 20 feet what a normal eye can see at 200 feet).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- A person with legal blindness may be eligible for certain government benefits and assistance programs.
- The organization provided support and resources for individuals with visual impairments, including those with legal blindness.
- After a severe eye injury, Sarah was diagnosed with legal blindness and had to adapt to a new way of living.
- The Americans with Disabilities Act provides protections and accommodations for individuals with disabilities, including those with legal blindness.
- The doctor explained that John's vision loss had progressed to the point of legal blindness, and he would need to learn new ways to navigate his daily life.