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Estimates of the number of Americans with visual impairment depends on how it is defined. Some estimates indicate that there are more than three (3) million Americans with low vision, almost one (1) million who are "legally blind", and roughly 200,000 who are more severely impaired.

Adults represent the vast majority of the visual impaired population. Visual impairment is included in the ten (10) most prevalent causes of disability in America.

For adults, visual problems have a negative impact on quality of life and job performance.

In children, visual impairment is associated with developmental delays and the need for special educational, vocational often beyond childhood into adulthood

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