Low vision subjects read slowly with LVA’s; mean 125wpm, control 278wpm. We have measured eye movements of 24 low vision subjects with assorted pathologies whilst reading continuous text with their low vision aid. The data was related to an independent measure of reading performance (Pepper VSRT). Although low vision subjects make more regressive saccades (mistakes), the limiting factor in reading speed is the number of characters encompassed with each forward saccade. There is no significant difference in saccade rate or duration of fixation. The field of view of the magnifier has an effect on the characters encompassed per forward saccade.