Psychophysics of Reading in Normal and Low Vision

This book discusses the role of vision in reading, focusing on the reading performance of people with normal and impaired vision. It explores different forms of low vision, text characteristics that optimize reading for those with low vision, and principles underlying the legibility of text. It also covers special topics such as the magnocellular pathway in reading and dyslexia, Braille reading, and fonts for highway signs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 02 August 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Written by a renowned expert in the field of low vision research, this comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between vision and reading, specifically focusing on the reading abilities of individuals with normal and impaired vision. The author intricately explores the influence of physical properties of text on reading performance and the profound implications for information processing within the visual pathways. Providing a comprehensive overview of seminal research, this book examines various forms of low vision that impact reading, identifies text characteristics that optimize reading for individuals with low vision, and uncovers the fundamental principles governing text legibility. Special topics covered include the crucial role of the magnocellular pathway in reading and dyslexia, the art of Braille reading, and the design of fonts for highway signs. Accompanying this text is an invaluable CD that includes reprints of a seminal series of articles by Gordon E. Legge and his colleagues, published between 1985 and 2001. These articles, considered groundbreaking in the psychophysics of reading in normal and low vision, offer valuable insights into the field. This volume is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals engaged in the study of low vision, including graphics engineers, HCI scientists, human factors specialists, low-vision rehabilitation specialists, ophthalmologists, occupational therapists, special education teachers, cognitive scientists, and perceptual psychologists. It is also an excellent choice for advanced students with a solid foundation in the topic.

Weight: 458g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367390143