Introduction: The purpose of this cross-sectional survey was to examine the possession of low vision reading devices and factors associated with possession of these devices among residents living in a continuing care retirement community. Low vision reading devices are devices other than eyeglasses that aid in reading at near distances. Methods: One hundred and two usable questionnaires were received from residents, ages 65–97 years old, living in the independent and assisted living units of a retirement community. Results: Data indicated that 47% the participants reported having an eye disease, and 53% of the participants owned at least one low vision reading device. The two most common types of devices were handheld magnifiers (40%) and gooseneck lamps with or without a magnifier (26%). Of the 48 participants reported to have eye disease diagnoses, 65% owned a reading device. Forty-six percent of the participants reported having trouble with reading when performing one of the six daily activities even with their reading eyeglasses. The final multivariable logistic regression model indicated that participants who reported having trouble with reading in near distance were significantly more likely to own one of the reading devices. Discussion: This study identified a discrepancy between the high prevalence of visual impairment (i.e., blindness and low vision) among residents living in a retirement community setting and a relatively low number of residents owning low vision reading devices. Findings suggested the key factor contributing to residents’ decision to own reading devices is their level of visual impairment. Implications for Practitioners: Knowing the factors to owning low vision reading devices, occupational therapists may assist residents in continuing care retirement facilities to obtain the appropriate devices.

简介：这项横断面调查的目的是检查居住在持续护理退休社区的居民中低视力阅读设备的拥有情况以及与拥有这些设备相关的因素。低视力阅读设备是除眼镜之外的有助于近距离阅读的设备。方法：从居住在退休社区的独立和辅助生活单位的65-97岁的居民那里收到了102份可用问卷。结果：数据表明，47% 的参与者报告患有眼疾，53% 的参与者拥有至少一台低视力阅读设备。两种最常见的设备类型是手持放大镜（40%）和带或不带放大镜的鹅颈灯（26%）。在报告有眼病诊断的 48 名参与者中，65% 的人拥有阅读设备。46% 的参与者报告说，即使戴着阅读眼镜，在进行六项日常活动中的一项时也存在阅读困难。最终的多变量逻辑回归模型表明，报告近距离阅读有困难的参与者更有可能拥有其中一种阅读设备。讨论：本研究确定了居住在退休社区环境中的居民视力障碍（即失明和低视力）的高患病率与拥有低视力阅读设备的居民人数相对较少之间存在差异。调查结果表明，导致居民决定拥有阅读设备的关键因素是他们的视力障碍程度。对从业者的启示：了解拥有低视力阅读设备的因素后，职业治疗师可以帮助居民继续护理退休设施以获得适当的设备。