partially sighted
[ˈpɑːrʃəli ˈsaɪtɪd]
adjective
com visão parcial
1. Having significant visual impairment but retaining some functional vision; able to see but with reduced visual acuity or field of vision
The partially sighted student uses magnifying tools to read textbooks in class.
A estudante com visão parcial usa ferramentas de ampliação para ler livros em sala de aula.
2. Clinically classified as having vision loss that affects daily activities but is not complete blindness
Partially sighted individuals may qualify for visual rehabilitation services.
Pessoas com visão parcial podem se qualificar para serviços de reabilitação visual.
In Brazil and Portugal, the term 'com visão parcial' is increasingly preferred over older terms like 'deficiente visual' due to person-first and inclusive language movements. Many social services and healthcare institutions now use this terminology. In the USA and UK, 'partially sighted' is a specific legal/medical classification distinct from 'low vision,' which is more commonly used in clinical settings today.
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