[blindkid] one good eye

[Faye Corman]

Hi Carol,
My son only has one eye, but the vision in his remaining eye is so low that
he's classified as blind. My understanding is the visual impairment is
20/200 vision *with the best possible correction* in the better eye. So if
his eye is 20/20 or within some normal range, then no, he would not qualify
as visually impaired.

I agree eye protection would be very strongly recommended as well as
training to deal with depth issues.

Faye
http://lordprotectusfromevil.blogspot.com/
Hi Guys,

I received a call from a mom with a child who has one blind eye and
one good eye.  I think that he would NOT qualify as visually impaired.

Does anyone have any practical tips I could share with her for
dealing with mobility, safety, social situations, etc. with one eye?

Thanks,
Carol

Carol Castellano
President, Parents of Blind Children-NJ
Director of Programs
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children