Adults over the age of 65 with glaucoma, cataracts, or age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are at an increased risk of experiencing falls or developing fractures compared to older adults with healthy eyes, a new study reports.
To determine the risks the eye conditions pose, Dr. Jung Yin Tsang of the University of Manchester and his team reviewed data from electronic medical records of adults in England between 2007 and 2020. They compared data from 3.4 million people, including 410,476 with cataracts, 75,622 with AMD, and 90,177 with glaucoma. Patients and controls were followed for an average of about four years. Most participants were white, and over half were women. The average age for each eye disease varied, falling between 69 and 80 years old.
