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Original Research

Large-scale assessment of needs in low vision individuals using the Aira assistive technology

Brian J Nguyen1 Shiley Eye Institute, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA;2 University of California San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, USA
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William S Chen3 Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Allison J Chen1 Shiley Eye Institute, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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Andrew Utt4 Aira Tech Corp, La Jolla, CA, USA
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Emily Hill4 Aira Tech Corp, La Jolla, CA, USA
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Ryan Apgar5 University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME, USA
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Daniel L Chao1 Shiley Eye Institute, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA;2 University of California San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 1853-1868 | Published online: 20 Sep 2019

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