A systematic review and meta-analysis of exercise-based falls prevention strategies in adults aged 50+ years with visual impairment.
Lisa L DillonLindy M ClemsonPradeep Y RamuluCatherine SherringtonLisa J KeayPublished in: Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) (2018)
Although exercise or physical training can improve physical function in older adults with visual impairment, and diverse strategies are being evaluated, there are no proven falls prevention strategies. In the few studies available, falls are not consistently reported and more work is required to investigate falls prevention in older adults with visual impairment.