vision loss

American  

[vi-zhuhn laws] / ˈvɪ ʒən ˈlɔs /

noun

1. the partial or complete loss of one's ability to see.

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Example Sentences

Petrou was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative disorder that leads to vision loss, at age 18.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Andy was born with retinal dystrophy, an inherited condition causing progressive vision loss, which eventually leads to tunnel vision and potentially blindness.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

In sharing her experience, Dench embodies not only the personal toll of vision loss but the emotional weight of losing one’s ability to connect with others in the most human way: face to face.

From Salon • Nov. 29, 2025

Glaucoma, a major cause of irreversible blindness in older adults, often goes undiagnosed until significant vision loss has already occurred.

From Science Daily • Nov. 4, 2025

And the center hosts education classes and support groups for parents to help them navigate the influx of information and overcome some of the cultural stigma associated with vision loss by encouraging acceptance.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025