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low vision

[/loʊ ˈvɪʒən/]
noun
visão subnormal
1. A significant reduction in vision that cannot be corrected by standard glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery, but allows some useful sight
After the accident, she was diagnosed with low vision and needed specialized optical aids to read
Após o acidente, ela foi diagnosticada com visão subnormal e precisava de auxiliares ópticos especializados para ler
2. A medical condition where visual acuity is between 20/70 and 20/200 in the better eye with best correction
The ophthalmologist explained that low vision is distinct from complete blindness
O oftalmologista explicou que a visão subnormal é diferente da cegueira total
Synonyms
partial blindnessreduced visionvisual impairmentimpaired vision
Antonyms
normal visionperfect vision20/20 vision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
visão subnormal
most common medical term used in Brazil
General Brazilian
baixa visão
increasingly used alternative in clinical settings
São Paulo
visão subnormal
preferred in medical institutions
Portugal
visão reduzida
commonly used in Portuguese medical context
Portugal
baixa visão
also acceptable in contemporary usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

low vision rehabilitation
low vision assessment
low vision services
low vision aid
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