Abstract
This study addresses the challenges of an aging population due to advancements in healthcare technology that have prolonged average lifespan. The consequent growth of the elderly population necessitates enhanced focus on their well-being and self-sufficiency. Vision plays a critical role, constituting 70-80% of human perception and in-teraction with the world. However, age-related vision problems pose significant chal-lenges, diminishing their quality of life and independence. The research involves a liter-ature review, a Visual Activities Questionnaire (VAQ) survey to understand daily vision problems and challenges, and an analysis of current eyewear products to identify gaps. By integrating these findings, the study aims to propose opportunities for future eye-wear design for the elderly, offering potential for enhancing their daily experiences. The results of this study can guide future visual-assistance product development for the elderly and related research.
Keywords
older adults; vision problems; eyewear design; visual activities
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2024.326
Citation
Hsiu Hung, Y., and Zi Lin, W. (2024) Vision Problems and Eyewear Design Opportunities for the Elderly, in Gray, C., Ciliotta Chehade, E., Hekkert, P., Forlano, L., Ciuccarelli, P., Lloyd, P. (eds.), DRS2024: Boston, 23–28 June, Boston, USA. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2024.326
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Vision Problems and Eyewear Design Opportunities for the Elderly
This study addresses the challenges of an aging population due to advancements in healthcare technology that have prolonged average lifespan. The consequent growth of the elderly population necessitates enhanced focus on their well-being and self-sufficiency. Vision plays a critical role, constituting 70-80% of human perception and in-teraction with the world. However, age-related vision problems pose significant chal-lenges, diminishing their quality of life and independence. The research involves a liter-ature review, a Visual Activities Questionnaire (VAQ) survey to understand daily vision problems and challenges, and an analysis of current eyewear products to identify gaps. By integrating these findings, the study aims to propose opportunities for future eye-wear design for the elderly, offering potential for enhancing their daily experiences. The results of this study can guide future visual-assistance product development for the elderly and related research.