Visual impairment predicts greater declines in physical performance over time: the Health, Aging and Body Composition Study

Visual impairment predicts greater declines in physical performance over time: the Health, Aging and Body Composition Study

Abstract Background Poor vision has been associated with physical dysfunction and falls in older adults, but it is not known whether particular types of visual impairment (VI) may predict greater rates of decline in mobility over time in older adults. Methods Multi-center longitudinal cohort study o...

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Main Authors: Atalie C. Thompson, Michael E. Miller, Christopher Webb, Jeff D. Williamson, Stephen B. Kritchevsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Visual impairment
Contrast sensitivity
Short physical performance battery
Gait
Balance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-05747-6
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