Table 5

Associations between combinations of measures of vision in the better eye and DLTV items

Daily living task Measures of vision Adjusted R2 Significance for coefficient of determination
Read correspondenceReading index and distance visual acuity0.630.000
Read newspaper print0.610.000
Sign documents0.600.000
Detect facial features across a room0.460.000
Distinguish cash0.440.000
Read newspaper headlines0.460.000
Read street signs0.420.000
Detect facial features across a road0.370.000
Detect facial features at arm's length0.370.000
Detect seasonal changes0.300.000
Use kitchen utensilsReading index and contrast sensitivity0.420.000
Watch television0.350.000
Pour a drink0.310.000
Confidence to walk in a strange areaDistance visual acuity and contrast sensitivity0.330.008
Ability to appreciate scenery0.300.000