Blind vs. Visually Impaired: What’s the Difference?
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Blind vs. Visually Impaired: What’s the Difference?
The terms "blind" and "visually impaired" refer to different levels of vision loss. "Blind" typically refers to individuals who have no useful vision, while "visually impaired" refers to individuals who have some level of vision loss but still have some usable vision. The exact definition of these terms can vary depending on the source, but in general, "blind" is considered to be a more severe level of vision loss than "visually impaired." Does a totally blind person with their eyes open see the same thing as a sighted person with their eyes closed? a totally blind person does not see anything, regardless of whether their eyes are open or closed. A sighted person who has their eyes closed may see different things depending on whether they are in a bright or dark environment, but they will not see the same things as a sighted person who has their eyes open. From what distances are visually impaired people able to see? The distan…
