[Low vision in Madagascar and education in ethics]

In this contribution, we analyze four clinical cases relating to low vision in Madagascar while insisting on the raised ethical questions. We identify several factors worsening the disabilities, including the low vision, by showing the importance of the environment in this field. In Madagascar, like elsewhere, laws and rules are dedicated to the alleviation of the difficulties lived by persons with disabilities, but the gap is huge between the intentions displayed by the public authorities and the measures taken concretely on the ground. A change of perception is necessary with regard to people with low vision while insisting on the value of solidarity. An education in ethics could contribute to such a change. Although concentrated on the Malagasy situation and the low vision, our analysis is applicable to other contexts and other disabilities.