Course: The Ageing Eye: Vision and falls, Section: Learning outcomes

General

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In this programme, Professor Dave Elliot of the University of Bradford explains the link between vision and falls and the important role optometrists can play in helping to prevent falls in older patients.

Falls are a common and serious health risk for older people. They are not random events and there are typically multiple factors involved. Studies indicate that visual impairment is a significant risk factor. Professor Elliot outlines the latest research into falls and provides expert guidance on questions to ask patients, dealing with changes in prescription, and referring patients with low vision.

First published: November 2014
Last reviewed: August 2024

Learning outcomes

Communication

s.2 Communicate effectively with patients

Understand the causes and consequences of falls in older people and the link between vision and falls, so appropriate advice can be given to patients.

Clinical Practice

s.5 Keep your knowledge and skills up to date

Able to choose appropriate spectacle lens types that could reduce the risk of an elderly patient falling.
Understand how to adapt refractive corrections to reduce the risk of an elderly patient falling.