This study attempted to explore research trend on domestic research trend related
to visual impairment. For the purpose of the study, I reviewed 96 articles published
in “The Korean Journal of Visual Impairment” during recent 3 years(2011-2013).
This study addressed discussions according to theme and variable in research on
visual impairment. Research topics were divided as 8 themes. The three themes in high
ranks were excessively handled among themes, and in particular, articles on education
were discussed a lot. Variables of research were related to research subjects, the
types of disability, and research methods. Regarding on research subjects, articles on
school age students were more discussed than adults or children before school age.
Related to the types of disability, there were only 6 articles about visual impairments
with other disabilities. In case of research methods, articles through a study were
most often, quantitative research methods were generally used.