Vision impairment

About vision impairment

Vision impairment is an eye condition that cannot be corrected using glasses or contact lenses.

You may have some indications from birth that your child has a vision impairment or you may notice signs as your baby grows. Most babies are diagnosed with a vision impairment by the time they are one year old. Many people inherit eye conditions as they are often are passed down through the family.

This video shows how to spot a vision impairment in a child and what to do about it.