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Ch13 Vocab

QuestionAnswer
Legally Blind Visual acuity 20/200 or worse, or very limited visual field
Low Vision Reduced vision that cannot be fully corrected with lenses
Braille Tactile reading/writing system using raised dots
Cornea Clear front surface of the eye that helps focus light
Aqueous Humor Fluid between cornea and lens
Pupil Opening that controls how much light enters the eye
Lens Focuses light onto the retina
Vitreous Humor Gel filling the eye behind the lens
Retina Light-sensitive layer that sends signals to brain
Optic Nerve Carries visual information to the brain
Snellen Chart Eye chart used to measure vision
Visual Acuity Sharpness or clarity of vision
Functional Vision Assessment Evaluates how vision is used in daily tasks
Refraction Test to determine lens prescription
Myopia Nearsightedness (close objects clear)
Hyperopia Farsightedness (distant objects clearer)
Astigmatism Blurred vision from irregular eye shape
Glaucoma Eye disease causing pressure and vision loss
Cataracts Clouding of the eye’s lens
Diabetic Retinopathy Retina damage from diabetes
Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) Vision loss from brain processing issues
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Retina damage in premature infants
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Underdeveloped optic nerve
Retinitis Pigmentosa Progressive loss of vision over time
Tunnel Vision Loss of peripheral vision
Night Blindness Difficulty seeing in low light
Strabismus Misaligned eyes
Nystagmus Involuntary eye movement
Orientation and Mobility Skills for safe movement and navigation
Cognitive Mapping Mental understanding of surroundings
Obstacle Sense Detecting objects through sound/echo
Echolocation Using sound reflections to locate objects
Phonological Awareness Ability to recognize and manipulate sounds in words
Stereotypic Behaviors Repetitive, non-purposeful movements
Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) Skills for independence beyond academics
Unified English Braille (UEB) Standard braille code used in English
Large-Print Books Text with enlarged font for easier reading
Magnifying Devices Tools to enlarge visual information
Long Cane Mobility tool for detecting obstacles
Tactile Maps Maps read by touch
Braille Notetakers Devices for writing/storing braille notes
NFB-Newsline Free audio news service for the visually impaired
Descriptive Video Service Audio descriptions of visual media
Screen Readers Software that reads digital text aloud
Itinerant Teacher Service Specialist travels to support students
Curriculum Based Measurement (CBM) Frequent assessment of student progress
Accessible Pedestrian Signals Crosswalk signals with audio/tactile cues
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