Mel Newton and Allyson Sanderson discuss common ocular conditions and how staff can tailor care to improve older people’s quality of life
When older people fall it can result in injuries and adversely affect quality of life. People with visual impairment are at greater risk of falling. This article explores the risk of falling and preventive assessment in patients with visual impairment, whether they are in long-term care settings or living in their own homes. Five types of visual impairment common to older people are discussed. The importance of assessment for falls prevention and suggestions for practice are highlighted.
Nursing Older People. 25, 8, 16-21. doi: 10.7748/nop2013.10.25.8.16.e489
Correspondence Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
Conflict of interestNone declared
Received: 02 May 2013
Accepted: 02 August 2013
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