Blindness

Definition

Blindness means a definite diagnosis of the total and irreversible loss of vision in both eyes, evidenced by:

  • the corrected visual acuity being 20/200 or less in both eyes; or
  • the field of vision being less than 20 degrees in both eyes.

The diagnosis of blindness must be made by a specialist.

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