Stirling Council adheres to the VINCYP (Visual Impairment Network for Children and Young People) definition of Visual Impairment when supporting children.

A child with a visual impairment is defined as:

• Best corrected visual acuity (both eyes open) equal to or worse than 6/18/0.5 logmar
• Requires N18 print or larger to read comfortably
• Visual field loss with both eyes open which significantly affects function
• Any eye movement disorder which significantly affects visual function
• Any form of cognitive visual dysfunction due to disorders of the brain which can be demonstrated to significantly affect function