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Falls and health status in elderly women following first eye cataract surgery: a randomised controlled trial
British Journal of Ophthalmology · 2004 · Vol. 89(1) · pp. 53–59
Rowan Harwood✉(Queen's Medical Centre)
Abstract
First eye cataract surgery reduces the rate of falling, and risk of fractures and improves visual function and general health status.
Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment StudiesDiabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and ManagementPressure Ulcer Prevention and ManagementMedicineRandomized controlled trialCataract surgeryEye surgerySurgeryOphthalmologyPhysical therapy
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Accidental FallsAgedAged, 80 and overCataractCataract ExtractionDepth PerceptionFemaleHealth StatusHumansRisk FactorsVisual AcuityTreatment Outcome
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