I see therefore i read: improving the reading capabilities of individuals with visual disabilities through immersive virtual reality

Weir, Kurtis; Loizides, Fernando; Nahar, Vinita; Aggoun, A.; Pollard, Andrew J.

doi:10.1007/s10209-021-00854-8

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“…Several studies exploring users' opinions of wEVES suggested that the aesthetics of the device are of considerable interest, with the weight of the device being the principal design concern for users 47,51,58,66,68 . Semi‐structured interviews with 29 people with VI ( n = 5 AMD) from Belgium, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom also found that participants had greater concerns about the appearance of the device than its functionality 61 .…”

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Are wearable electronic vision enhancement systems (wEVES) beneficial for people with age‐related macular degeneration? A scoping review

Miller

Crossland

Macnaughton

et al. 2023

Ophthalmic Physiologic Optic

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Introduction: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of irreversible visual impairment in the United Kingdom. It has a wideranging detrimental impact on daily living, including impairment of functional ability and quality of life. Assistive technology designed to overcome this impairment includes wearable electronic vision enhancement systems (wEVES). This scoping review assesses the usefulness of these systems for people with AMD. Methods: Four databases (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PubMed, Web of Science and Cochrane CENTRAL) were searched to identify papers that investigated image enhancement with a head-mounted electronic device on a sample population that included people with AMD. Results: Thirty-two papers were included: 18 studied the clinical and functional benefits of wEVES, 11 investigated use and usability and 3 discussed sickness and adverse effects. Conclusions: Wearable electronic vision enhancement systems provide handsfree magnification and image enhancement producing significant improvements in acuity, contrast sensitivity and aspects of laboratory-simulated daily activity. Adverse effects were infrequent, minor and spontaneously resolved with the removal of the device. However, when symptoms arose, they sometimes persisted with continued device usage. There are multi-factorial influences and a diversity of user opinions on promotors to successful device use. These factors are not exclusively driven by visual improvement and incorporate other issues including device weight, ease of use and inconspicuous design. There is insufficient evidence of any cost-benefit analysis for wEVES. However, it has been shown that a user's decision to make a purchase evolves over time, with their estimates of cost falling below the retail price of the devices. Additional research is needed to understand the specific and distinct benefits of wEVES for people with AMD. Further patient-centred research should assess the benefits of wEVES in user-led activities when directly compared with alternative coping strategies, allowing professionals and users to make better prescribing and purchasing decisions. K E Y W O R D Sage-related macular degeneration, head-mounted display, image enhancement, low-vision aid, visually impaired persons, wearable devices, wearable electronic vision enhancement systems

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Are wearable electronic vision enhancement systems (wEVES) beneficial for people with age‐related macular degeneration? A scoping review

Miller

Crossland

Macnaughton

et al. 2023

Ophthalmic Physiologic Optic

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“…The users need help accustoming to the tools or Uis they use for the first time during the testing process [42]. For example, older adults and users with disabilities struggle to use unfamiliar tools [43], which can add additional time and effort to the testing process. This challenge is connected to a variety of factors including the complexity of the UI, the lack of familiarity with the UI, the lack of clear instructions or guidance on how to use the UI effectively, the user's confidence in using the UI, and the time pressure or the need to complete tasks quickly, which can further increase the difficulty of learning and adapting to new tools.…”

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Identification of Challenges and Best Practices for Including Users with Disabilities in User-Based Testing

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Despite efforts to promote digital inclusion for all, individuals with disabilities continue to experience a significant digital divide. Developing usable and accessible solutions also demands conducting user-based testing with real end users, particularly for users with disabilities, to detect and address real problems and barriers they experience and improve usability and accessibility based on their feedback through a user-centered approach. When including users with disabilities in user testing, additional attention must be paid to ensure that the testing is planned and carried out in such a way as to enable the successful and efficient integration of users with disabilities. In doing so, it is necessary to consider various restrictions related to users’ disabilities. By conducting a systematic literature review, we collected and analyzed the challenges of including users with disabilities in user-based testing and best practices that researchers can apply in future user-based testing with users with disabilities. In the existing literature, a positive trend toward publishing articles describing testing with users with disabilities is noticeable. There is also an apparent need for more reporting on some phases of the testing studies. The main result of this study is a list of challenges and best practices that are important in the different phases of user-based testing with users with disabilities.

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Bookwander: From Printed Fiction to Virtual Reality—Four Design Approaches for Enhanced VR Reading Experiences

Kunzova,

Echeverri

2023

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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I see therefore i read: improving the reading capabilities of individuals with visual disabilities through immersive virtual reality

Cited by 7 publications

References 34 publications

Are wearable electronic vision enhancement systems (wEVES) beneficial for people with age‐related macular degeneration? A scoping review

Are wearable electronic vision enhancement systems (wEVES) beneficial for people with age‐related macular degeneration? A scoping review

Identification of Challenges and Best Practices for Including Users with Disabilities in User-Based Testing

Bookwander: From Printed Fiction to Virtual Reality—Four Design Approaches for Enhanced VR Reading Experiences

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