Effectiveness of the Apple iPad as a Spot-reading Magnifier.

ABSTRACT:

Significance

There are no data available comparing the iPad as a portable magnification device with a portable video magnifier. Our study supports the use and integration of mainstream tablet computers into vision rehabilitation to overcome potential barriers to device uptake due to the stigma attached to traditional devices.

Purpose

Portable personal tablet computers have taken on an important role as assistive devices for individuals with visual impairment; however, their use is rarely supported by independent data. Our study aims to contribute to evidence-based practice by comparing a tablet computer with a portable video magnifier in their use as spot-reading devices.

Methods

We compared the Optelec Compact 5 HD portable video magnifier (Optelec, Longueuil, Canada

SUBMITTER: Wittich W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6133231 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature