Preventing vision-related falls in seniors
As we mature, so do our eyes. Aging eyes can mean decreased sharpness, difficulty distinguishing shades, problems with glare, problems moving light to dark, depth perception difficulty, out of focus vision or peripheral vision loss. Any one of these changes can increase the risk of falls. Our balance, our reaction time, our ability to focus can all be affected. Diseases such as macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, stroke, nerve palsies, dry eye, ocular inflammatio