sight impairment
[/saɪt ɪmˈpeərmənt/]
nounpl: sight impairments
deficiência visual
1. A reduction in the ability to see that may range from partial loss of vision to complete blindness, affecting one or both eyes
She was diagnosed with sight impairment after the accident, but she adapted well to her new circumstances.
Ela foi diagnosticada com deficiência visual após o acidente, mas se adaptou bem às suas novas circunstâncias.
2. A medical condition or disability that limits visual perception and may require assistive devices or adaptations
The school provides special resources for students with sight impairment.
A escola fornece recursos especiais para alunos com deficiência visual.
In Brazil, individuals with sight impairment (deficiência visual) are legally protected under accessibility laws (Lei de Acessibilidade). Educational institutions and public services are required to provide accommodations. The term 'deficiência visual' is the preferred formal terminology in Portuguese-speaking countries, replacing older or stigmatizing terms. Support services and assistive technology are increasingly available in urban areas.
Related Idioms & Phrases
turning a blind eye to something
in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king
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