Visually Impaired

An umbrella term for any degree of reduced visual function that cannot be fully corrected with standard glasses or contact lenses, ranging from mild low vision to total blindness. The term is frequently combined as BVI (blind and visually impaired) in accessibility research to encompass users who rely on a mix of assistive strategies including magnification, screen readers, high-contrast displays, tactile materials, and audio description. Different accessibility approaches often serve different points on the spectrum, so inclusive design typically offers multiple modalities rather than a single blindness-focused solution.