Sight Conditions

1. Display Equipment and Users
It is very helpful for users have their monitor configured to meet their needs.
Between 1 and 2 million people in the UK have a visual impairment. This can range
from blindness (which may be from birth or via a degenerative condition) through to
colour blindness (an inherited condition more common in boys than girls) and milder
long and short sightedness.
Different display settings can make it easier and more comfortable for users to
interact with computers. Blind users will make use of screen reading software and
Braille reading devices so may not rely upon a monitor at all. Users with a severe
visual impairment may be able to use a large screen with a magnifier utility as well
as general configuration of display settings to assist them.
The following images give you an idea of what users may see if they have a mild or
severe visual problem:
Normal vision Short-sighted
Macular Degeneration Glaucoma (a condition where the
(often an age-related condition) eye pressure becomes to high)

2. The top pair of images show a red and green apple for normal vision
The bottom pair show the same images viewed by somebody who is red-green
colour blind.
The Disability Discrimination Act states that employers must make
reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of their employees. It
is a very important part of IT Support Services to ensure that this happens
in relation to computer equipment.