Most studies evaluating cataract surgery focus on the primary outcome of early, central, best-
corrected visual acuity. However, cataract surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) design have …

Background Preventing falls is an international priority. There is a need to synthesize the
highest-quality falls prevention evidence in one place for clinicians. Purpose The aim of this …

This paper exploits a sharp reduction in patient cost sharing at age 70 in Japan, using a
regression discontinuity design to examine its effect on utilization, health, and financial risk …

Context Visual impairment is a known risk factor for fractures. Little is known about the
association of cataract surgery with fracture risk. Objective To determine the association of …

Background Fall episodes are not unusual among community residents, especially the
elderly, and lower muscle strength is an important issue to address in order to prevent falls …

Although old people make up an extremely vulnerable road-user group, older pedestrians'
difficulties have been studied less extensively than those of older drivers, and more …

Background Falls are common events in older people, which cause considerable morbidity
and mortality. Non-pharmacological interventions are an important approach to prevent falls …

We evaluated the prevalence of falls and their association with visual impairment (VI) in
elderly residents in 'homes for the aged'in Hyderabad, India. Participants aged≥ 60 years …

Background. Falls are a significant public health problem among older people worldwide.
The aim was to perform a new systematic review and meta‐analysis to assess whether …

PURPOSE: To characterize the pattern of ocular trauma in the geriatric population. DESIGN:
Retrospective, comparative case series. PARTICIPANTS: Eight hundred forty-six …