A 76-year-old woman is being assessed in the falls clinic. She has had three falls in 6 months. Examination reveals bilateral cataracts reducing visua...

Question

A 76-year-old woman is being assessed in the falls clinic. She has had three falls in 6 months. Examination reveals bilateral cataracts reducing visual acuity to 6/18 in both eyes. According to NICE CG161, what is the recommended approach to her visual impairment in the context of falls prevention?

Accepted Answer

Refer for ophthalmology assessment and consider cataract surgery, as improving visual acuity reduces falls risk

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Visual impairment is not relevant to falls prevention

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Prescribe magnifying glasses as a substitute for surgery

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Advise her to avoid leaving the house

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No intervention is effective for visual impairment-related falls

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Visual Impairment and Falls - Cataract Referral

A 76-year-old woman is being assessed in the falls clinic. She has had three falls in 6 months. Examination reveals bilateral cataracts reducing visual acuity to 6/18 in both eyes. According to NICE CG161, what is the recommended approach to her visual impairment in the context of falls prevention?