We’ve all heard the term “legally blind”. What does that even mean? Have you ever wondered if you are legally blind? 🧐🫣
If you want to learn more about this, Dr. Rupa Wong, board-certified ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, discusses all about it here!


00:00 : What does it mean to be legally blind?

01:10 : What is 200/20 vision?

02:23 : What is your visual field?

02:32 : What qualifies you as legally blind?

03:00 : What is an automated visual field?

03:29 : Does glaucoma cause tunnel vision?

03:53 : What conditions cause blindness?

06:26 : Can you treat blindness?


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