A Lead-In Study on Well-Being, Visual Functioning, and Desires for Augmented Reality Assisted Vision for People with Visual Impairments

We report on the perceptions of people with low vision regarding their psychological well-being, self-perceived efficiency for performing daily activities, and needs for eyewear technology to assist and augment their visual abilities. Our observations from a lead-in study with five participants with low vision reveal difficulties in performing daily activities, but moderate to high levels of self-reported well-being as well as social life enjoyment being little affected by low vision conditions. Participants also shared their needs and desires for AR eyewear technology that they believed could enhance their visual abilities in various ways.