Happy #WorldOrthopticDay ! Remember orthoptists should be an integral member of any #falls team ! We love being part of a #MDT #fallsprevention @FollowBIOS #MyEyesMyOrthoptist

Don’t forget about vision in our older adults to reduce the risk of falls. Orthoptists remember to ask at risk patietnts if they’ve had a recent fall #fallsawareness @FollowBIOS #visionandfalls

An excellent resource for Falls Awareness Week, also recognising the key role that vision plays.

Our falls prevention video released today for falls awareness week. Access the full video through our Facebook page now! facebook.com/wcfps2019 Short Twitter friendly clips coming soon! #wcfps2019 British Geriatrics Society Canadian Geriatrics UK Falls Prevention Network ANZ Falls Prevention @iptopwcpt Falls & Fragility Fracture Audit Programme BIOS Falls SIG

We need good Vision for postural stability so Visual function assessment should be an important part of every multi factorial falls assessment ! #fallsprevention #NICEfallsguidance #visionandfalls

A quick and simple check of their glasses, vision and provision of appropriate aids can help prevent falls in people with learning disabilities: making reasonable adjustments - GOV.UK #fallsawareness #visionandfalls ⁦@FollowBIOS⁩ gov.uk/government/pub…

How many #falls are caused by missed steps or ‘misjudging the raised flags’ ? How about checking #vision and #depthperception for preventing a further fall?? #FallsAwarenessWeek #visionandfalls

If a patient has an age-related sight condition, wouldn’t it be great for us eye health care professionals to explain how it may affect their functional vision to help them manage their falls risk? #FallsPreventionWeek #EyeWeek #visionandfalls

Trips over steps a common cause of falls! Unequal vision leads to impaired depth perception, another reason why it is important to check vision as part of the falls prevention assessment. #watchthatstep #fallsawareness

Love this concept! Conference running entirely online, open to anyone, minimal carbon footprint, maximum discussion ohbmx.org/faq/

When advising older people to stay home please also advise them to keep moving and keep doing activities to maintain strength and balance - it’s vital that we help to maintain function of this vulnerable group in socialisolation #SI #covid19 #movemore #PhysicalActivity

Stuck at home? Fill your time with our FFFAP resources, starting with our Your Hip Fracture care booklet, with a guide of what to expect from your care before and after a hip operation #YourHipFracture #FillWithFFFAP nhfd.co.uk/20/hipfracture…

We've outlined some exercises you can do at home during a time of self-isolation ageing-better.org.uk/news/how-we-ca…

Many older adults may be waiting for eye healthcare treatment during this COVID-19 crisis. Remember to take your time, don’t rush but keep moving on a level surface with no trip hazards to #preventfalls #takeyourtime

There’s been a significant reduction in the number of patients presenting with acute retinal detachment each day since the lockdown. People may be permanently & avoidably losing vision. If you get a dark shadow in your vision plus or minus floaters, please seek urgent help Pls RT

Reductions in elective cataract surgery, lack of access to optometrists may leave many older people at risk of sight impairment. Another risk factor for falls, hence vision assessment is important for falls prevention. @FollowBIOS #visionandfalls #fallsprevention

Don’t forget the importance of assessing #vision in older adults at risk of #falls. WATCH 👀 that step! @FollowBIOS Fall Prevention Falls & Fragility Fracture Audit Programme British Geriatrics Society AHPs4PH (also on LinkedIn) @PHE_uk #fallsawarenessweek2020

Absolutely Marianne Piano #depthperception and #contrastsensitivity are just as important if not more! A standardised approach to #vision assessment to include these would be ideal to prevent #falls

Would be great to audit the use of the ‘lookout bedside vision check tool’ as we know that good vision is important for the prevention of falls in older adults #visionandfalls @FollowBIOS

This week is #NationalEyeHealthWeek and #FallsAwarenessWeek please promote good eye health for all older adults at risk of falls by testing vision and checking their last visit to an eye health professional #visionandfalls #visionmatters