Table 6.

Have you tried using your magnifier(s) for this?

	Yes		No		Missing
	No	%	No	%	No	%
During the past month, have you:
Read or tried to read ordinary print books/newsprint/magazines/TV times	53	75	14	20	4	6
Read or tried to read large print books, large print newspapers, or newspaper headlines	22	31	35	49	14	20
Read or tried to read letters/cards/bank statements/other correspondence	51	72	15	21	5	7
Read or tried to read your own writing	24	34	39	55	8	11
Read or tried to read instructions on packets, tins, bottles, medicines, etc	51	72	17	24	3	4
Read or tried to read shop prices/labels/tickets	22	31	32	45	17	24
Read or tried to read the markings on dials—eg, on the cooker, radio, hi-fi, washing machine, etc	18	25	50	70	3	4
Read or tried to read the telephone directory to check numbers	25	35	40	56	6	9
Read or tried to read the time on your watch	6	9	57	80	8	11
Tried to fill in forms, cheques, cards, etc	24	34	41	58	6	9
Signed or tried to sign your own name	11	16	57	80	3	4
Written or tried to write your own letters	7	10	55	78	9	13
Identified or tried to identify money	13	18	55	78	3	4
Sewed/knitted/mended or attempted to sew, knit, or mend	9	13	54	76	8	11
Done or tried to do a special hobby	3	4	46	65	22	31
Carried out or attempted to carry out DIY/repairs/fix things	2	3	45	63	24	34
Watched or attempted to watch TV	8	11	57	80	6	9
Read or attempted to read street signs/bus numbers/directions, etc	2	3	56	79	13	18
Been on a trip or special day out	7	10	51	72	13	18