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Falls in elderly patients with glaucoma.

R J Glynn1, J M Seddon, J H Krug

  • 1Epidemiology Unit, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston 02114.

Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|February 11, 1991
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Topical eye medications, cardiac drugs, and sedatives significantly increase fall risk in older adults with glaucoma. These medications pose a greater fall risk than severe vision impairment.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Geriatrics
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Falls are a significant health concern for the elderly, leading to injury and reduced mobility.
  • Glaucoma patients often experience visual impairments and may be on multiple medications, increasing their fall risk.
  • Identifying specific risk factors for falls in this population is crucial for preventative strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the determinants of serious falls in ambulatory elderly patients receiving care at a glaucoma consultation service.
  • To identify specific ocular and systemic medications associated with an increased risk of falls.
  • To compare the fall risk associated with medications versus visual impairment.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 489 ambulatory elders (≥65 years) attending a glaucoma clinic were analyzed.

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  • Data on fall history, medication use, and visual field impairment were collected.
  • Logistic regression analysis was employed to determine risk factors for falls, adjusting for confounding variables.

    • Main Results:

    • The primary risk factor for serious falls was the use of non-miotic topical eye medications (OR, 5.4).
    • Additional significant risk factors included female sex (OR, 2.3), cardiac medications (OR, 2.5), miotic eye medications (OR, 3.2), and sedatives (OR, 2.4).
    • Visual field impairment of 40% or greater was associated with falls (OR, 3.0), but medications presented a greater risk.

    Conclusions:

    • Ocular and systemic medications are major predictors of serious falls in elderly glaucoma patients.
    • Medication management should be a key focus in fall prevention strategies for this demographic.
    • Even in individuals with significant visual impairment, medication-related risks for falls are substantial.