Legally blind & other income question

[bronxkid188]

I am blind.but I do.not.have a paper from a doctor saying it.
Should  I put yes or no?

[Anita01]

As the program tells you, there are specific criteria for blindness according to tax law:

This means one of the following:

- You were considered completely blind on or before December 31, 2015.

 -You can't see better than 20/200 in your better eye with glasses or contact lenses.

- Your field of vision is 20 degrees or less.

If you meet these, you could say Yes, but you should also set an appointment to get the statement from a professional as indicated below.  You don't need to have it right at the moment you file this return but you need to be sure you can get one and should obtain it in the near future in case the IRS requests it.

Get a statement from your eye doctor or registered optometrist verifying the condition of your eyes, and keep it for your records in case the IRS requests it.