For classifiers

For classifiers

Classification at world and regional level may only be conducted by "visual impairment (VI) international classifiers". IBSA is fortunate to have at its disposal a pool of expert VI international classifiers, all of whom have been certified jointly by IBSA and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

In order to become a VI international classifier, potential classifiers (either ophthalmologists or optometrists) must graduate from a classifier certification course approved by IBSA and the IPC.

The determination of visual class will be based upon the eye with better visual acuity... including central and peripheral zones. The current structure is not yet sport-specific but will evolve with future research.

Current classes

• B1 – Visual acuity lower than LogMAR 2.6.
• B2 – Visual acuity from LogMAR 1.5 to 2.6 (inclusive) and/or visual field < 10°.
• B3 – Visual acuity from LogMAR 1.4 to 1.0 and/or visual field < 40°.