ICD-11 code : L1-9D9;
Preferred Label : Vision impairment;
ICD-11 definition : Visual Disability refers to deficits in the ability of the person to perform vision-related
activities of daily living, such as: reading, orientation and mobility, and other
tasks. Visual disability scores reflect the Burden of Vision Loss for the person,
and should be assessed with both eyes open and with presenting correction (if any).;
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)
Visual Disability refers to deficits in the ability of the person to perform vision-related
activities of daily living, such as: reading, orientation and mobility, and other
tasks. Visual disability scores reflect the Burden of Vision Loss for the person,
and should be assessed with both eyes open and with presenting correction (if any).
