Usage of Accessibility Options for the iPhone and iPad in a Visually Impaired Population Journal Article

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Authors: Robinson, J. L.; Braimah Avery, V.; Chun, R.; Pusateri, G.; Jay, W. M.
Article Title: Usage of Accessibility Options for the iPhone and iPad in a Visually Impaired Population
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.
Journal Title: Seminars in ophthalmology
ISSN: 1744-5205; 0882-0538
Publisher: Unknown  
Date Published: 2015
Start Page: 1
End Page: 9
Language: ENG
DOI/URL:

10.3109/08820538.2015.1045151
Notes: LR: 20150819; JID: 8610759; OTO: NOTNLM; aheadofprint; SO: Semin Ophthalmol. 2015 Aug 19:1-9.