Learners with difficulty seeing

- Refers to individuals who have visual impairment or low vision, which may affect their ability to see and
process visual information.
-also known as visually impaired learners, are individuals who experience challenges in their ability to see due
to various degrees of visual impairment

Importance of supporting learners with difficulty seeing

In an inclusive learning environment, learners should feel comfortable and confident to fully participate in the
activities. Learners with difficulty seeing can benefit a lot through peer support, where they have the opportunity
to organize and structure their own learning. Learners without difficulty seeing also learn to appreciate diversity
and build constructive relationships with each other.

Visual Impairment
Visual impairment refers to a condition where an individual experiences a decreased ability to see or a complete
loss of vision. This can be caused by various factors and can have significant effects on daily life, education,
employment, and emotional well-being.

There are different types of visual impairments, including blindness, low vision, and color blindness. People with
visual impairments face challenges in their daily lives, including difficulties with mobility, reading, and navigating
the environment.

Types and characteristics of difficulty seeing

Blurred Vision: Objects appear out of focus, making it challenging to see details clearly.
Double Vision (Diplopia): Seeing two images of the same object instead of one, which can be horizontally,
vertically, or diagonally displaced.
Peripheral Vision Loss: Decreased ability to see objects and movement outside the central area of vísion.
Central Vision Loss: Difficulty seeing objects directly in front, affecting tasks like reading or recognizing faces.
Night Blindness: Impaired vision in low-light conditions, making it difficult to see in dimly lit environments.
Color Blindness: Difficulty distinguishing between certain colors or perceiving colors accurately.
Halos or Glare: Seeing bright circles or a halo around lights, which can interfere with vision, especially at night.
Floaters and Flashes: Seeing spots or lines drifting across the field of vision, along with flashes of light, which could
indicate retinal detachment or other issues.
Photophobia: Sensitivity to light, causing discomfort or pain in bright environments.
Visual Field Defects: Loss of vision in specific areas of the visual field, which can result from conditions like
glaucoma, optic neuritis, or stroke