Definition of Blindness

Definition of Blindness Statutory blindness is central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the use of a correcting lens. An eye that has a limitation in the field of vision so that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees is considered to have a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less. A. An individual’s ability to work will not affect eligibility based on blindness. B. Throughout the remainder of this section, the term “disability” also refers to blindness.