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With @vestivisilab.bsky.social and Dr. Don Fletcher, MD, we show that simply inquiring about patients' balance/mobility difficulties leads to increased referrals to mobility rehabilitation. We also show that contrast sensitivity is a better indicator of such issues than visual acuity. 2/2
Importance of screening for contrast sensitivity, falls, and mobility limitations in older adults with maculopathy
Falls are a major and growing concern as they are the second leading cause of unintentional
injury deaths worldwide1 and the mortality rate of falls in individuals over 65 is
increasing.2 Falls among ...
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September 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
With @vestivisilab.bsky.social and Dr. Don Fletcher, MD, we show that simply inquiring about patients' balance/mobility difficulties leads to increased referrals to mobility rehabilitation. We also show that contrast sensitivity is a better indicator of such issues than visual acuity. 2/2