

Poor vision of the elderly causing falls
In the lead up to Falls Awareness Week starting this Monday 17th June 2013, research conducted by Opinion Matters shows that almost half of the people surveyed have an older friend, parent or relative who have had a fall. Yet more surprisingly, only 32% of these people were aware that a fall can often be a result of visual impairment. This new research leads us to emphasize the importance of regular eye examinations for the elderly. It is often the case that a simple update