visually impaired

adjective

(of a person) having reduced vision so severe as to constitute a disability.

noun

Usually the visually impaired people with reduced vision so severe as to constitute a disability, considered collectively.
He founded a training program to aid the visually impaired.

visually impaired

adjective

1. having any defect of vision, whether disabling or not
2. ( as collective noun; preceded by the ) See partially sighted
  the visually impaired

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Other Word Forms

visual impairment noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of visually impaired¹

First recorded in 1920–25

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Both girls have long, dark hair and both are — or were — visually impaired, as is Wong herself.

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She trailed in slowly, solemnly, heading straight for a visually impaired guest.

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Her teacher explained that visually impaired runners can have a guide, who runs alongside them.

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“Finding the right school is crucial for a visually impaired child,” Antoine said.

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Ms Plunkett is comfortable with digital tools - her business advises companies on how to ensure their online content is suitable for the visually impaired community.

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visually handicapped visual magnitude

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