visually impaired: Meaning and Definition of

vis'ually impaired'

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. (of a person) having reduced vision so severe as to constitute a handicap.
  2. visually impaired persons collectively (usually prec. by the): a training program to aid the visually impaired.
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