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Reading aids for adults with low vision.

G Virgili1, R Acosta

  • 1University of Florence, Eye Clinic II, Department of Oto-neuro-ophthalmological Surgical Sciences, Via le Morgagni 85, Florence, Italy. gianni.virgili@unifi.it

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|October 21, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This review found limited evidence on the effectiveness of reading aids for adults with low vision. More research is needed to compare different low vision aids and identify patient characteristics influencing their use.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Low vision rehabilitation aims to restore daily living tasks, with reading being a key focus.
  • Optical devices and training are used to enhance residual vision for individuals with low vision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effects of various reading aids for adults diagnosed with low vision.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review of randomized and quasi-randomized trials was conducted.
  • Searches included major databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL) and reference lists up to July 2006.
  • Studies compared different reading devices in adults aged 16+ with low vision.

Main Results:

  • Nine small studies (221-243 participants) were included; study quality was often unclear.

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  • Head-mounted electronic devices were found to be less effective than optical devices in one study.
  • No significant differences were found between electronic devices in another study, nor between colored and clear filters.

    • Conclusions:

    • Further research is required to compare different types of low vision aids.
    • Identifying patient characteristics that predict performance and long-term use of electronic devices is necessary.