When we combine these two numbers the total number of people with severe to moderate functional vision loss is estimated to be 180 000.
Blind low vision new zealand.
Blindness and low vision in new zealand latest statistics.
Blennz is a school and a national network of educational services for children and young people who are blind deafblind or have low vision in new zealand.
Approximately 150 000 new zealanders have low vision this means they have a visual acuity between 6 12 6 23.
It is estimated that 30 000 new zealanders are blind this means they have a visual acuity of 6 24 or less.
Our charities commission registration number is cc21361.
Our charities commission registration number is cc21361.
Blind low vision nz is registered in new zealand.
A peer support service run by blind low vision nz for people who are blind or have low vision.
Blind low vision nz is registered in new zealand.