Why is this study being conducted?
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Falling is the #1 cause of accidental death in older Americans.
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Patients with glaucoma have a greater fear of falling.
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This leads to large impact on lifestyle choices, including less travel outside of the home, less walking/physical activity, and decrease in quality of life.
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Decreasing falls also helps to avoid injury and large hospital costs.
What questions are we trying to answer?
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Who is at significant risk for falls?
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What reversible factors are important to address to prevent falls?
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What are the downstream effects of falls?
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Is fall prevention likely to address other mobility problems including low physical activity and home isolation?
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Do fall prevention efforts need to focus on hazards inside the home, outside the home, or both?
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What specifically needs to be addressed as part of fall prevention efforts?
