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# visually impaired

phrase (adjective phrase, «visually impaired»; noun «visual impairment»; «the visually impaired»)

«visually impaired» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(official, polite) partly or completely unable to see; having poor sight that glasses cannot fully fix.

### In the lessons

The respectful, official term used by schools, doctors, charities and governments in all English-speaking countries; it covers both partial sight and blindness. Many blind people also say simply «blind» or «partially sighted».

### Examples

- (school) The school has a teacher for visually impaired pupils.
- (sign) Assistance for visually impaired passengers.
- (news) A visually impaired runner won the race with a guide.
- (charity) Guide dogs help visually impaired people cross roads safely.
- (science) Braille lets visually impaired readers read by touch.
- (web) Websites should work for visually impaired users with screen readers.

### Note

Trap: it is not only total blindness. «Impaired» = damaged or weakened. Ask a person which word they like; many prefer «blind» or «partially sighted».