Mean (SD) scores for IVI items ranked by level of difficulty or concern (ranked by mild vision impairment (VI)) for the 106 participants
| Item | No | Mild VI | Moderate VI | Severe VI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L, leisure and work; S, social and consumer interactions; H, household and personal care; M, mobility; E, emotional reaction to vision loss. | |||||
| • Reading ordinary size print? (S) | 106 | 4.2 (1.0) | 4.2 (1.3) | 4.7 (1.0) | |
| • Reading a sign across the street? (M) | 102 | 3.6 (1.4) | 4.0 (1.4) | 4.8 (0.5) | |
| • Reading labels or instructions on medicines?(H) | 103 | 3.2 (1.7) | 3.7 (1.4) | 4.7 (1.1) | |
| • Favourite pastimes or hobbies? (L) | 98 | 3.0 1.7) | 3.7 (1.6) | 4.5 (0.9) | |
| • Worried about your eyesight getting worse? (E) | 104 | 3.0 (1.3) | 3.7 (1.3) | 3.4 (1.5) | |
| • Going out to sports events, movies, or plays? (L) | 54 | 3.0 (2.2) | 2.9 (1.9) | 4.1 (1.3) | |
| • Felt frustrated or annoyed? (E) | 104 | 2.9 (1.5) | 3.3 (1.4) | 3.9 (1.1) | |
| • Shopping? (S) | 101 | 2.9 (1.5) | 3.1 (1.5) | 4.1 (1.0) | |
| • Made you go carefully to avoid falling or tripping? (M) | 103 | 2.9 (1.4) | 2.8 (1.4) | 3.1 (1.1) | |
| • Stopped you doing the things you want to do? (S) | 104 | 2.8 (1.3) | 3.3 (1.3) | 3.8 (1.1) | |
| • Recognising or meeting people? (S) | 104 | 2.8 (1.6) | 3.1 (1.5) | 3.8 (1.7) | |
| • Going down steps, stairs, or curbs? (M) | 102 | 2.7 (1.4) | 3.0 (1.4) | 3.2 (1.2) | |
| • Getting about outdoors? (M) | 102 | 2.7 (1.8) | 2.7 (1.4) | 3.4 (1.4) | |
| • Ability to see and enjoy TV? (L) | 105 | 2.6 (1.1) | 2.8 (1.3) | 3.9 (0.9) | |
| • Interfered with your life in general? (E) | 103 | 2.5 (1.4) | 3.2 (1.1) | 3.6 (1.2) | |
| • Interfered with travelling or using transport?(M) | 82 | 2.4 (1.7) | 3.0 (1.7) | 3.8 (1.5) | |
| • Getting information that you need? (S) | 104 | 2.4 (1.9) | 3.0 (1.7) | 3.6 (1.6) | |
| • Taking part in recreational activities? (L) | 79 | 2.4 (2.2) | 2.5 (1.7) | 3.5 (1.5) | |
| • Needed help from other people? (S) | 106 | 2.3 (1.6) | 2.9 (1.4) | 3.4 (1.2) | |
| • Concerned or worried about coping with everyday life? (E) | 102 | 2.3 (1.6) | 2.6 (1.6) | 2.9 (1.4) | |
| • Generally looking after your appearance? (H) | 106 | 2.1 (1.7) | 2.1 (1.5) | 2.7 (1.5) | |
| • Operating household appliances and the telephone? (H) | 104 | 2.0 (1.6) | 2.5 (1.4) | 3.1 (1.6) | |
| • Opening packaging? (H) | 106 | 2.0 (1.7) | 2.0 (1.5) | 2.8 (1.8) | |
| • Paid or voluntary work? (L) | 41 | 1.9 (2.3) | 2.5 (2.1) | 2.5 (2.2) | |
| • Your general safety when out of your home? (M) | 102 | 1.9 (1.9) | 2.5 (1.5) | 2.7 (1.6) | |
| • Have you felt sad or low? (E) | 103 | 1.5 (1.4) | 2.2 (1.7) | 2.8 (1.5) | |
| • Felt embarrassed? (E) | 104 | 1.4 (1.5) | 2.1 (1.6) | 2.3 (1.6) | |
| • Spilling or breaking things? (H) | 103 | 1.4 (1.4) | 1.8 (1.5) | 2.3 (1.4) | |
| • Visiting friends or family? (S) | 101 | 1.4 (1.8) | 1.6 (1.4) | 1.9 (1.5) | |
| • Felt like a nuisance or a burden? (E) | 101 | 1.2 (1.5) | 2.1 (1.8) | 2.8 (1.5) | |
| • Your general safety at home? (H) | 106 | 1.2 (1.6) | 1.6 (1.4) | 1.8 (1.2) | |
| • Have you felt lonely or isolated? (E) | 104 | 0.74 (1.3) | 1.4 (1.7) | 1.9 (2.0) | |