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Purpose: The aim of our study is to compare the functional balance ability of adult individuals with and without visual impairment. Materials and Method: 74 individuals were divided into 3 groups according to visual acuity evaluated by Snellen Chart. Group 1 was individuals without visual impairment while Group 2 and Group 3 were individuals with mild and modarate visual impairment. Demogra was evaluted by manual muscle test, range of motion was assessed by goniometry and functional balance was evaluted by Berg balance test. Goups were compared statistically. Results: 39 (52.7%) female and 35 (47.2%) male totally 74 individual were included. The one way ANOVA test showed the mean Berg balance scores of Group 1 were signifcantly different (p<0.001) than Group 2 and Group 3. Group 1 had higher mean balance scores than Group 2 (p:0.03) and Group 3 (p<0.001). The balance scores of Group 2 was signifcantly different than Group 3 (p: 0.002). Factors related to balance, such as range of motion, pain and strength, did not affect the variance analyses. conclusion: Functional balance was more impaired with individuals with greater visual impairment. Preparation of interdisciplinary rehabilitation programs for individuals with visual impairment is important

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