Is your eyesight putting you at risk for a fall? See what to do.

Is your eyesight putting you at risk for a fall? See what to do.

If you have vision problems such as cataract, glaucoma, or macular degeneration, you could be at risk for falling. Older adults with vision loss are more likely to fall than those without vision problems. But there are things you can do to reduce your risk.

Learn how to prevent vision-related falls. 

See other vision problems that can lead to a fall.

Learn more from “Falls and Fractures,” an Age Page from the National Institute on Aging (NIA).

The information on Falls and Older Adults was developed for NIHSeniorHealth by theNational Institute on Aging (NIA) at NIH.