ICD-11 code : L1-9D9;
Preferred Label : Vision impairment;
ICD-11 definition : A vision impairment results when an eye condition affects the visual system and one
or more of its vision functions. Typically, population-based surveys measure visual
impairment using exclusively visual acuity, with severity categorized as mild, moderate
or severe distance vision impairment or blindness, and near vision impairment. However,
in the clinical setting, other visual functions are also often assessed, such as a
person's field of vision, contrast sensitivity and colour vision.;
ICD-11 synonym : sight impaired; impaired vision; blindness and low vision;
ICD-11 "other" category code : 9D9Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 9D9Z;
Origin ID : 30317704;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
A vision impairment results when an eye condition affects the visual system and one
or more of its vision functions. Typically, population-based surveys measure visual
impairment using exclusively visual acuity, with severity categorized as mild, moderate
or severe distance vision impairment or blindness, and near vision impairment. However,
in the clinical setting, other visual functions are also often assessed, such as a
person's field of vision, contrast sensitivity and colour vision.
