It is possible to have low vision and be legally blind.  To be considered legally blind your vision is 20/200 or below out of your better eye or, your field of vision is less than 20 degrees.  This means that if an object is 200 feet away, you would have to be 20 feet from it to see it clearly.  Those diagnosed with low vision have a visual acuity equal to or above 20/70 vision.   Because of the two eye condition’s different diagnostic criteria, most individuals with low vision are not considered legally blind. It is possible for legal blindness can occur if the symptom is not addressed making it very important to schedule an eye exam when you start to notice changes in your vision.