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Left untreated, patients with AMD are at risk for substantial vision loss.
It is possible that substantial vision loss of any cause could engender fear of falling.
With diabetes prevalence estimated to double during the next 20 years (4), in the future it is likely that DME may be responsible for substantial vision loss unless treated adequately.
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The lens opacity was responsible for significant vision loss.
There is compelling evidence that there is substantial undetected vision loss amongst older people.
There is compelling evidence that there is substantial undetected vision loss amongst older people [ 1].
Individuals with vision loss have substantial limitations in physical activity [ 1– 4], and low levels of physical activity are associated with lower quality of life, greater morbidity, and higher mortality rates [ 5– 11].
In qualitative studies involving focus groups and semi-structured interviews, patients have reported that diabetic retinopathy and the associated vision loss have a substantial impact on multiple domains of health-related quality of life (HRQL), including independence, mobility, leisure, and self-care activities [ 11, 12].
Vision loss has significant social and economic impact.
Significant scarring ultimately leads to functional vision loss.
Thus, the borderline statistical significance of group differences between AMD and controls may reflect the fact that some of our AMD group had a level of vision loss (mean better-eye VA = 20/48) insufficient to engender substantial fear of falling.
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