Have you tried using your magnifier(s) for this?
| Yes | No | Missing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | % | No | % | No | % | |
| During the past month, have you: | ||||||
| Read or tried to read ordinary print books/newsprint/magazines/TV times | 53 | 75 | 14 | 20 | 4 | 6 |
| Read or tried to read large print books, large print newspapers, or newspaper headlines | 22 | 31 | 35 | 49 | 14 | 20 |
| Read or tried to read letters/cards/bank statements/other correspondence | 51 | 72 | 15 | 21 | 5 | 7 |
| Read or tried to read your own writing | 24 | 34 | 39 | 55 | 8 | 11 |
| Read or tried to read instructions on packets, tins, bottles, medicines, etc | 51 | 72 | 17 | 24 | 3 | 4 |
| Read or tried to read shop prices/labels/tickets | 22 | 31 | 32 | 45 | 17 | 24 |
| Read or tried to read the markings on dials—eg, on the cooker, radio, hi-fi, washing machine, etc | 18 | 25 | 50 | 70 | 3 | 4 |
| Read or tried to read the telephone directory to check numbers | 25 | 35 | 40 | 56 | 6 | 9 |
| Read or tried to read the time on your watch | 6 | 9 | 57 | 80 | 8 | 11 |
| Tried to fill in forms, cheques, cards, etc | 24 | 34 | 41 | 58 | 6 | 9 |
| Signed or tried to sign your own name | 11 | 16 | 57 | 80 | 3 | 4 |
| Written or tried to write your own letters | 7 | 10 | 55 | 78 | 9 | 13 |
| Identified or tried to identify money | 13 | 18 | 55 | 78 | 3 | 4 |
| Sewed/knitted/mended or attempted to sew, knit, or mend | 9 | 13 | 54 | 76 | 8 | 11 |
| Done or tried to do a special hobby | 3 | 4 | 46 | 65 | 22 | 31 |
| Carried out or attempted to carry out DIY/repairs/fix things | 2 | 3 | 45 | 63 | 24 | 34 |
| Watched or attempted to watch TV | 8 | 11 | 57 | 80 | 6 | 9 |
| Read or attempted to read street signs/bus numbers/directions, etc | 2 | 3 | 56 | 79 | 13 | 18 |
| Been on a trip or special day out | 7 | 10 | 51 | 72 | 13 | 18 |