In a recent study published by JAMA, patients who had cataract surgery had a decreased risk of hip fracture as compared to those who did not have surgery, among a large group of patients aged 65 and older with cataracts.
Cataracts, especially severe cataracts, can affect visual acuity, depth perception, contrast sensitivity and visual field, all of which have been associated with increased risk of falls and fractures.
Not surprisingly, the benefit was more marked when cataracts were more severe: 23% risk reduction versus 16% in the whole group.
Cataracts, especially severe cataracts, can affect visual acuity, depth perception, contrast sensitivity and visual field, all of which have been associated with increased risk of falls and fractures.
Not surprisingly, the benefit was more marked when cataracts were more severe: 23% risk reduction versus 16% in the whole group.
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