what is the minimal % loss of field of vision to be considered disabled?

Question

Does anyone know in laymans terms the minimal percentage of loss of the field of vision to be considered disabled by social security adm. standards

Answer 1

Straight from ssa.gov, You may qualify for Social Security or SSI disability benefits if you are considered “legally blind.” We consider you to be legally blind if your vision cannot be corrected to better than 20/200 in your better eye, or if your visual field is 20 degrees or less in your better eye.

Answer 2

Legal blindness is visual acuity of 20/200 or less (less meaning the second number gets bigger if you aren't familiar with how that works) or a 20 degree or less field of vision.

Answer 3

Not sure exactly: I know that the field of vision must be less than 20 degrees to be considered legally blind.

Answer 4

It isn't a loss of field issue if you mean SSDI - it is whether you are employable. If your job is such that vision is required and no accommodations exist or another job you could transfer to - than you would be considered disabled.

Answer 5

well, to be considered legally blind, your visual acuity has to be 20/200 or worse in the better eye or, you can be considered legally blind if your visual field is 20 degrees or less in the better eye.

people who are visually impaired are considered to have an acuity of 20/70-20/200 in the better eye.

Answer 6

Legal Blindess is 20/200 or ten per cent vision or less.