Prevalence of Falls in Patients Presenting to an Ophthalmic Outpatients Department- A Surveillance Study

Introduction: Approximately 1 in 3 adults aged 65 and over experience a fall each year. Poor vision is an identified risk factor. The aim of this cross-sectional public health surveillance audit was to determine the prevalence of falls experienced in the previous 12 months by adult patients presenti...

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Main Authors: Jignasa Mehta, Karen Knowles, Erin Wilson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: White Rose University Press 2021-08-01
Series:British and Irish Orthoptic Journal
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Online Access:https://www.bioj-online.com/articles/178