Vision Impairment Disability Tax Credit

Vision Impairment Disability Tax Cre dit

Eligibility Criteria for Disability Tax Credit for Vision Impairment

A patient can qualify for disability tax credit for the vision section if they are considered blind, even with the use of corrective lenses or medication. To be considered blind the visual acuity in both eyes must be 20/200 or less (6/60) using the Snellen Chart (or equivalent).

Alternatively, they are also considered blind if the greatest diameter of the field of vision in both eyes is 20 degrees or less.

How Visual Impairment affects the Person’s Daily Life

Poor vision makes daily activities such as reading, shopping, cooking, writing, and watching television difficult to do, and can affect people of all ages. For example, it is common for children with cerebral palsy to develop vision impairment. In this example, this can contribute to the child experiencing a developmental delay, as seeing is an important part of a child’s emotional and cognitive development.

The four main eye conditions leading to vision impairment include - Age-related macular degeneration, - Glaucoma, - Cataracts, and - Diabetic retinopathy

Macular degeneration is the loss of central vision, whereas glaucoma is the result of optic nerve damage and visual field loss. In addition, cataract is a common visual impairment amongst the elderly. Diabetic retinopathy is visual impairment caused by the patient’s diabetes.

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