http://ideas.eyeconx.net/story.php?title=older-adults-with-vision-problems-may-suffer-social-isolation-due-to-fear-of-falls A new study published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science found that between 40 to 50 percent of older adults with visually impairing eye disease limit their activities due to a fear of falling. Vision scientists warn that this protective strategy puts seniors at risk for social isolation and disability. In the paper, "Activity Limitation Due to a Fear of Falling in Older Adults... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:37:41 EDT en