Low Vision Simulation
Low vision is a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with standard glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery. It affects approximately 246 million people worldwide, making it the most common form of visual impairment.
Common Low Vision Conditions:
- Macular degeneration - Affects 11 million Americans, causes central vision loss
- Diabetic retinopathy - Leading cause of blindness in working-age adults
- Glaucoma - Affects 3 million Americans, causes peripheral vision loss
- Cataracts - Affects 24.4 million Americans over age 40
People with low vision experience challenges such as:
- Reduced contrast sensitivity - Difficulty distinguishing between similar colors
- Light sensitivity - Bright lights can cause discomfort or glare
- Reduced visual field - Tunnel vision or blind spots
- Blurred vision - Text and images appear unclear or distorted
Assistive technologies commonly used include screen magnification software (used by 70% of low vision users), high contrast modes, large print displays, and voice output.
Try using the Simulator to experience how disabled users might interact with different conditions. Adjust the contrast, blur, and zoom levels.
Low Vision Simulator
This simulator demonstrates the challenges faced by users with low vision. Try adjusting the contrast, blur, and zoom levels to experience different visual impairments.