20/60 vision is considered mild vision loss or near-normal vision.
Here's a breakdown of what that means:
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Understanding Visual Acuity: Visual acuity is a measure of how clearly you can see. It's expressed as a fraction, like 20/20 or 20/60. The first number (20) represents the standard distance at which the test is conducted (20 feet). The second number indicates the distance at which a person with normal vision can see the same thing that you see at 20 feet.
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What 20/60 Means: Someone with 20/60 vision sees something at 20 feet that a person with normal (20/20) vision can see at 60 feet. In simpler terms, they need to be much closer to see an object clearly.
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Severity Levels of Vision Impairment:
- Mild Vision Loss (Near-Normal): 20/30 to 20/60
- Moderate Visual Impairment (Moderate Low Vision): 20/70 to 20/160
- Severe Visual Impairment (Severe Low Vision): 20/200 or worse
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Impact of 20/60 Vision: While considered mild, 20/60 vision can still affect daily activities. Individuals might have difficulty reading small print, recognizing faces from a distance, or driving (depending on local regulations). Corrective lenses (glasses or contacts) often improve vision to a more normal level.
Therefore, 20/60 vision signifies a mild level of vision impairment where someone needs to be closer to an object to see it clearly compared to someone with normal vision.
