Blind or Low Vision Documentation Requirements

Report or letter from an ophthalmologist or optometrist that includes the following:

• The specific medical condition which causes the visual impairment and how long the student has experienced the condition
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• The degree of visual acuity, including with corrective lenses
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• The extent of the visual fields
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• Whether the condition is temporary or permanent, and if it is stable or progressive
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• Whether the condition is mitigated by corrective lenses or medication
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• A description of the functional limitation(s) caused by the disability
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• Recommendations for reasonable academic accommodations including any visual aids
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