Author: The College of Optometrists

Source: https://www.college-optometrists.org/coo/media/media/documents/falls/the-importance-of-vision-in-preventing-falls.pdf

Attachment: /library/the-importance-of-vision-in-preventing-falls-67a0b416acb40.pdf

Description: Many factors have been linked to falls risk. Of these factors, problems with vision are one of the most important and some of these vision problems can be avoided or are reversible. This publication provides optometrists and other health care professionals with a current overview of the importance of vision in preventing falls, along with recommendations for optometrists regarding how to best manage their older patients to minimise the risk of falls.

Date: 2020

Welsh: No

Type: Leaflet