Table 2.
Self reported visual impairment by ADL/IADL
| ADL/IADL | N | Near impairment | Distant impairment | Both near &distant | Neither |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | % | % | % | ||
| Difficulty bathing | 46 | 35.9 | 27.8 | 25.9 | 61.8 |
| Dressing | 20 | 46.4 | 46.4 | 45.6 | 53.5 |
| Toileting | 43 | 47.9 | 48.3 | 46.3 | 51.6 |
| Arising and transforming from chair, bed |
23 | 38.8 | 33.3 | 30.7 | 61.1 |
| Continence | 13 | 17.9 | 17.9 | 15.7 | 82.0 |
| Feeding | 7 | 27.6 | 42,5 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Walking | 44 | 47.9 | 49.4 | 46.7 | 50.5 |
| Climbing stairs | 110 | 40.5 | 40.7 | 39.2 | 55.1 |
| Reaching out over-head for a load |
83 | 49.9 | 39.0 | 37.1 | 47.1 |
| Stooping | 30 | 40.5 | 44.1 | 42.4 | 55.9 |
| Hand grip (opening door, tap) |
27 | 52.6 | 56.8 | 56.0 | 43.2 |
| General activities in the home |
188 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 38.0 | 57.9 |