Factors Affecting Readiness for Low Vision Interventions in Older Adults.

Objective: We sought to identify factors that facilitate and inhibit readiness for low vision interventions in people with vision loss, conceptualized as readiness for change in the way they perform daily activities.

Method: We conducted 10 semistructured interviews with older adults with low vision and analyzed the results using grounded theory concepts.

Results: Themes involving factors that facilitated change included desire to maintain or regain independence, positive attitude, and presence of formal social support.