Table 5.
Comparison of Self-Reported Distance and Near Vision with Results of Binocular Vision Screening for Distance and Near Vision (N=289).
| Binocular Visual Impairment | ||||||
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| Self-Reported Vision: Distance and Near Vision Questions | Moderate1 to Severe2 | None | Total | |||
| N | % | N | % | N | % | |
| Because of your eyesight, how much difficulty do you have in watching television? | ||||||
| Severe or extreme/cannot do | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| None to moderate | 5 | 100.0 | 284 | 100.0 | 289 | 100.0 |
| Total | 5 | 100.0 | 284 | 100.0 | 289 | 100.0 |
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| Because of your eye sight, how much difficulty do you have recognizing a friend across the street? | ||||||
| Severe or extreme/cannot do | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.4 | 1 | 0.3 |
| None to moderate | 5 | 100.0 | 283 | 99.6 | 288 | 99.7 |
| Total | 5 | 100.0 | 284 | 100.0 | 289 | 100.0 |
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| Because of you eye sight, how much difficulty do you have reading print? | ||||||
| Severe or extreme/cannot do | 2 | 10.0 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 | 1.0 |
| None to moderate | 18 | 90.0 | 268 | 99.6 | 286 | 99.0 |
| Total | 20 | 100.0 | 269 | 100.0 | 289 | 100.0 |
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| Because of your eye sight, how much difficulty do you have doing work or hobbies that require you to see up close? | ||||||
| Severe or extreme/cannot do | 2 | 10.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.7 |
| None to moderate | 18 | 90.0 | 269 | 100.0 | 287 | 99.3 |
| Total | 20 | 100.0 | 269 | 100.0 | 289 | 100.0 |
1
Distance vision impairment ranges are: 20/10 to 20/40 = none, >20/40 to 20/100 = moderate, and >20/100 = severe
2
Near vision impairment ranges are: 20/10 to 20/40 = none, >20/40 to <20/200 = moderate, and ≥20/200 = severe