visually handicapped

adjective

1. 1. unable to carry out normal activities because of defects of vision, including blindness
   2. ( as collective noun; preceded by the )

      the visually handicapped

Usage

Nowadays the phrases visually handicapped/impaired and visual handicap/impairment are generally considered inappropriate. It is preferable to refer to someone as having a sight impairment and to talk about blind or partially sighted people

Derived Forms

• visual handicap, noun