SIGNIFICANCE For people with limited vision, wearable displays hold the potential to digitally enhance visual function. As these display technologies advance, it is important to understand their promise and limitations as vision aids. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to test...
Abstract Background The purpose of low-vision rehabilitation is to allow people to resume or to continue to perform daily living tasks, with reading being one of the most important. This is achieved by providing appropriate optical devices and special training...
Abstract Purpose: To explore differences in driving performance of older adults with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and age-matched controls, and to identify the visual determinants of driving performance in this population. Methods: Participants included 33 older drivers with AMD (mean age [M]...
Abstract Purpose To evaluate impact of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) on short out-loud and sustained-silent reading speeds, and reading comprehension. Design Prospective, cross-sectional Methods: Setting Wilmer Eye Institute Population Literate, native-English speakers with and without AMD. AMD participants had better-eye...
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/opo.12379/full Abstract Purpose To compare the performance of near vision activities using additional portable electronic vision enhancement systems (p-EVES), to using optical magnifiers alone, by individuals with visual impairment. Methods A total of 100 experienced optical aid users were recruited …
http://www.contactlensjournal.com/article/S1367-0484(16)30183-7/fulltext?rss=yes Abstract Refracting telescopes are afocal compound optical systems consisting of two lenses that produce an apparent magnification of the retinal image. They are routinely used in visual rehabilitation in the form of monocular or binocular hand held low vision …
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