Section 10. Definitions

The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Consumer" means any person receiving a service provided by the Low Vision Program of the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI).

"Low vision" means reduced visual functioning. It is the condition that exists when no further medical or surgical procedures or regular prescription lenses are beneficial but residual vision exists.

"Low vision aids" means optical and nonoptical devices that are prescribed for the purpose of enhancing low vision.

"Low vision services" means all aspects that are necessary to the comprehensive provision of services, i.e., preexamination evaluations, low vision examination, provision of prescribed low vision aids, and follow-up training and counseling in the use of low vision aids.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR670-03-7 § 1, eff. August 3, 1988; Volume 18, Issue 11, eff. March 13, 2002.

Statutory Authority

§ 51.5-65 of the Code of Virginia.