Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How does a person qualify for services at the Division for the Visually Impaired?
Eligibility for services is established by an individual’s visual acuity as determined
by their doctor and supplied by a signed doctor's report.
What level of vision impairment does a person have?
The level of visual impairment is determined by the most recent eye doctor examination:
- Total Blindness - No light perception
- Legal Blindness - 20/200 in the better eye with best correction OR a field restriction of 20 degrees or less
- Severely Visually Impaired / Partially Sighted - 20/70 in the better eye with best correction
How do I make a Referral?
Please contact the Division for the Visually Impaired to make a referral.
