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What is the definition of legal blindness?
What is the definition of legal blindness?
- Total inability to see any light
- Inability to recognize a strong light shown directly into the eye
- Acuity of 20/200 or lower with best correction (correct)
- Visual field of 180° or less
What percentage of individuals with visual impairment have residual vision?
What percentage of individuals with visual impairment have residual vision?
- 80% (correct)
- 40%
- 20%
- 60%
What is the classification B1 according to the International Blind Sports Federation?
What is the classification B1 according to the International Blind Sports Federation?
- Total blindness with no light perception
- Some light perception but inability to recognize shapes or movement
- No light perception in either eye up to light perception and inability to recognize the shape of a hand in any direction and at any distance (correct)
- Partial light perception with ability to recognize shapes and movement
What is the criteria for total blindness?
What is the criteria for total blindness?
What is the role of the macula in the eye?
What is the role of the macula in the eye?
What is the main effect of glaucoma on the eye?
What is the main effect of glaucoma on the eye?
What is the cause of cataracts?
What is the cause of cataracts?
What is the consequence of retinal detachment?
What is the consequence of retinal detachment?
What is the visual acuity of a person with B2 ability?
What is the visual acuity of a person with B2 ability?
In recreational skiing, when should a blind skier use a guide?
In recreational skiing, when should a blind skier use a guide?
What percentage of people in Quebec with legal blindness are under 20 years old?
What percentage of people in Quebec with legal blindness are under 20 years old?
Which eye condition is the leading cause of blindness between the ages of 20 and 65 years?
Which eye condition is the leading cause of blindness between the ages of 20 and 65 years?
In walking and talking with a blind or visually impaired person, what should you do?
In walking and talking with a blind or visually impaired person, what should you do?
What sports can be played without requiring sight?
What sports can be played without requiring sight?
What is important for a blind person participating in team sports according to the guidelines?
What is important for a blind person participating in team sports according to the guidelines?
What activities are recommended for visually impaired individuals according to the text?
What activities are recommended for visually impaired individuals according to the text?
What does the lack of regular vigorous activity predispose visually impaired children and adolescents to according to the document?
What does the lack of regular vigorous activity predispose visually impaired children and adolescents to according to the document?
What are some effects of exercise training for visually impaired individuals mentioned in the text?
What are some effects of exercise training for visually impaired individuals mentioned in the text?
What is the required equipment for Goal Ball according to the text?
What is the required equipment for Goal Ball according to the text?
How many players are there per team in Goal Ball according to the guidelines?
How many players are there per team in Goal Ball according to the guidelines?
