Silver Book Fact
Vision loss is a leading cause of falls in the elderly. One study found that visual field loss was associated with a 6-fold risk of frequent falls.
Ramrattan R, Wolfs R, Panda-Jones S, Jonas J, et al. Prevalence and Causes of Visual Field Loss in the Elderly and Associations with Impairment in Daily Functioning. Arch Ophthalmol. 2001; 119(12): 1788-94. http://archopht.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/119/12/1788?ck=nck