Postural stability in primary open angle glaucoma

Abstract

Primary open angle glaucoma induces a deficit in the visual contribution to postural steadiness, which should be taken into account for the prevention of falls.

Peripheral Vision of Youths with Low Vision: Motion Perception, Crowding, and Visual Search

“…Peripheral motion processing plays a key role in a range of visual functions, including orienting, balance, visually guided action, and mobility. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] Mobility in both walking and driving are of particular interest. A comprehensive questionnaire given to a large sample of persons with low vision identified mobility as one of two primary categories of visual function (the other being acuity-demanding tasks such as reading).…”

Visual Impairment, Uncorrected Refractive Error, and Objectively Measured Balance in the United States

“…One putative link between vision and falls is poor balance. 11,14 Several visual disorders are associated with diminished balance, [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] and interventions, such as cataract surgery and balancing exercises, can improve balance in individuals with VI. 24,25 These studies have largely been conducted in clinic-based populations, consisting of biased samples of patients seeking care, and few population-based investigations have examined the relationship between poor vision and balance.…”

Standing Balance Stability and the Effects of Light Touch in Adults With Profound Loss of Vision—An Exploratory Study

“…46 The visual contribution to balance also has been shown to be reduced in those suffering with glaucoma. 28,30 Recently, Willis et al 47 qualitatively evaluated standing balance, using the Romberg standing test, in a large cohort of FIGURE 1. Mean RMS for control (clear) and patient (shaded) groups during ''no touch'' task condition.…”

“…28 Similar observations have been made by other studies of older individuals with acquired loss of either central or peripheral vision. 29,30 This suggests that there may be a long-term adaptation to unreliable visual information, whereby the CNS makes better use of the remaining sensory modalities to maintain upright balance.…”