Even though low vision aids and technology can help people with vision impairment read normal size print, large print materials make it easier for people with impaired sight to access information. Smaller print can be blurred while larger print is difficult to read for those with peripheral vision loss. Large type is easier to read.
Small type is harder to read.
Choose a font that has effective letter spacing, not close letter spacing. Standard serif or sans-serif fonts are best. Times Roman or Universal Font styles are easy to read. Contrast - Text should be printed with the highest contrast possible. Light letters on a dark background are more readable than dark letters on a light background for many people.