Author(s): Stark Z; Morrice E; Murphy C; Wittich W; Johnson AP;

Many cognitive assessments include a visual component; however, adults may experience a decline in visual acuity with age. Scores on cognitive assessments of adults with visual impairments are typically lower than adults with normal vision, however, it is unclear if these lower scores are a consequence of cognitive or visual impairment. We measured the im ...

Article GUID: 35341447

Author(s): Morrice E; Murphy C; Soldano V; Addona C; Wittich W; Johnson AP;

Purpose: This study examined how optimal colour/illumination conditions and the efficacy of the iPad, LuxIQ and Smart Bulb varied as a function of print size in younger, older and visually impaired adults. Methods: Participants with visual impairments and simulated low vision (SLV) read the MNRead using the iPad, LuxIQ and Smart Bulb. Results: In the im ...

Article GUID: 34549808

Author(s): Morrice E; Soldano V; Addona C; Murphy CE; Johnson AP;

Significance: On average, older adults (60+) with normal vision read the International Reading Speed Texts (IReST) 37.8 words per minute slower than the standardized values provided by the IReST manufacturer. When assessing reading speed in older adults, clinicians should bear in mind that the IReST norms do not account for these age-related differences. ...

Article GUID: 34460456

Author(s): Morrice E, Murphy C, Soldano V, Addona C, Wittich W, Johnson AP

PURPOSE: This study examined the effectiveness of the LuxIQ, the Apple iPad and a smart bulb in assessing optimal colour and illumination to facilitate reading in younger, older and visually impaired adults. METHODS: Participants read standardised texts at baseline (normal lighting/no device), then using the Apple iPad, LuxIQ and smart bulb, with their no ...

Article GUID: 33533095

Author(s): Morrice E, Hughes J, Stark Z, Wittich W, Johnson A

Optom Vis Sci. 2020 Jul;97(7):509-517 Authors: Morrice E, Hughes J, Stark Z, Wittich W, Johnson A

Article GUID: 32697558

Author(s): Wittich W, Jarry J, Morrice E, Johnson A

Optom Vis Sci. 2018 Sep;95(9):704-710 Authors: Wittich W, Jarry J, Morrice E, Johnson A

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