Low Vision

Question 1

List 8 different types/characteristics of low vision

Answer 1

1. Blur
2. Blur with low contrast
3. Cataracts
4. Diabetic retinopathy
5. Glaucoma
6. Hemianopia
7. Macular degeneration
8. Retinal detachment

Question 2

List two types of specialized screen-magnification software

Answer 2

1. ZoomText

2. MAGic

Question 3

What are two challenges with text that impact low vision users

Answer 3

1. Small text can be hard to read

2. Low contrast text can be hard to read

Question 4

List six possible solutions to address the challenge low vision users face with small text

Answer 4

1. Screen magnifiers can enlarge the text size
2. Utilities to change colors, enhance contrast, or alter other aspects of visual appearance of text
3. Screen readers can supplement magnifiers
4. Self-voicing interfaces on kiosks, ATMs and apps
5. Large print versions of materials
6. Digital versions of printed materials so that low vision users can use their own AT

Question 5

List two solutions to overcome challenges with low contrast on text for low vision users.

Answer 5

1. Software or hardware can enhance contrast

2. Designers can choose color combos with high enough contrast to easily read