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legally blind?

by KRB14, Nov 27, 2007 10:03AM

Tags: prescription, blind

What prescription is considered legally blind? My contact prescription is over -5.00. I am wondering if I am legally blind WITHOUT contacts or glasses.

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by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS

, Nov 27, 2007 10:12AM

Although a lot of people use this term "I'm legally blind without glasses" that is totally inaccurate. First legally blind is defined in terms of BEST CORRECTED VISION. Meaning it cannot be applied to conditions corrected with glasses or contacts. Second while myopic individuals like you have poor distance vision without glasses you have 20/20 vision when holding something about 6-8 inches away.

JCH III MD

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