Table 2

Characteristics of low vision aids supplied (where appropriate, magnification is described in terms of mean maximum magnification—that is, F/4+1)

Description of aids Aids supplied (%) Magnification
High power reading addition137 dioptres
Hand magnifier20×4
Illuminated hand magnifier20×4.7
Stand magnifier6×4
Illuminated stand magnifier30×6.4
Other11not applicable