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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Balance is crucial for mobility in older adults.
  • Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and diabetes mellitus are common conditions affecting this population.
  • The interplay between visual acuity and balance in individuals with PVD is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between visual acuity and balance in older adults.
  • To examine if peripheral vascular disease (PVD) modifies this relationship.
  • To assess the combined impact of poor vision and PVD on balance in community-dwelling older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analysis of 30,097 Canadian adults aged 45-85 from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.
  • Visual acuity measured using the Early Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Study chart.
  • Balance assessed by the ability to stand on one leg for at least 60 seconds; PVD and diabetes mellitus self-reported.

Main Results:

  • Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) was associated with worse balance (OR=1.50).
  • Worse visual acuity independently increased the odds of poor balance (OR=1.23).
  • The negative impact of poor vision on balance was significantly amplified in individuals with PVD (OR=1.41, interaction P=.02).

Conclusions:

  • Visual acuity and peripheral vascular disease (PVD) interact significantly in their association with balance.
  • Older adults with both poor vision and PVD are at a substantially higher risk of mobility difficulties.
  • This highlights the importance of assessing both vision and vascular health for fall prevention strategies.