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Publication Date: 2004-Apr
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Ergonomic Enhancement for Older Readers with Low Vision
Watson, Gale R.; Ramsey, Vincent; De l'Aune, William; Elk, Arona
Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v98 n4 p228-239 Apr 2004
This study found that the provision of ergonomic workstations for 12 older persons with age-related macular degeneration who used low vision devices significantly increased the participants' reading speed and decreased their discomfort when reading.
Descriptors: Workstations, Reading Rate, Human Factors Engineering, Older Adults, Visual Impairments, Visual Aids
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