Visual Impairments
The following professionals are considered qualified to evaluate and diagnose a visual impairment:
- Ophthalmologist
- Optometrist
Documentation from a current treating provider (as noted above) should be on letterhead, be signed and dated, and should include:
- Discussion of visual acuity
- Description of any visual aids currently used (e.g., glasses, large print, etc.) including visual acuity with these aids
In lieu of a report, your treatment provider can complete the disability verification form: pdf format or Microsoft Word (.doc) format