Joshua L Robinson1,2,3, Vanessa Braimah Avery1,2,3, Rob Chun1,2,4, Gregg Pusateri2, Walter M Jay4. 1. a Illinois College of Optometry , Chicago , IL , USA. 2. b Spectrios Institute for Low Vision , Wheaton , IL , USA. 3. c Chicago Lighthouse for People Who are Blind or Visually Impaired , Chicago , IL , USA , and. 4. d Department of Ophthalmology , Loyola University Chicago , Chicago , IL , USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The iPad and iPhone have a number of low-vision accessibility features including Siri Voice Assistant, Large Text, Zoom Magnification, Invert Colors, Voice Over, and Speech Selection. We studied their usage within a low-vision population. METHODS: Patients were recruited to participate in an IRB-approved survey regarding their usage of the iPad and/or iPhone. Participants met one of the following criteria: best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 20/60 or worse, or significant peripheral visual field defects. RESULTS: Thirty-three low-vision patients agreed to participate (mean age 54.3 years). There were 18 different diagnoses represented and the average visual acuity of respondents was 20/119 in the right eye and 20/133 in the left eye. The most commonly used vision accessibility features were Zoom Magnification and Large Text. CONCLUSIONS: Although many patients are using the low-vision accessibility features, few are receiving training or recommendations from their eye care specialist.
PURPOSE: The iPad and iPhone have a number of low-vision accessibility features including Siri Voice Assistant, Large Text, Zoom Magnification, Invert Colors, Voice Over, and Speech Selection. We studied their usage within a low-vision population. METHODS:Patients were recruited to participate in an IRB-approved survey regarding their usage of the iPad and/or iPhone. Participants met one of the following criteria: best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 20/60 or worse, or significant peripheral visual field defects. RESULTS: Thirty-three low-visionpatients agreed to participate (mean age 54.3 years). There were 18 different diagnoses represented and the average visual acuity of respondents was 20/119 in the right eye and 20/133 in the left eye. The most commonly used vision accessibility features were Zoom Magnification and Large Text. CONCLUSIONS: Although many patients are using the low-vision accessibility features, few are receiving training or recommendations from their eye care specialist.