Andrea V. Yonge

Locations, Circumstances, and Outcomes of Falls in Patients With Glaucoma.

Glaucoma patients fall mostly in/around the home and demonstrate similar fall circumstances across the spectrum of disease severity, suggesting that current fall prevention interventions, particularly those emphasizing home modification, may be an adequate starting point…

Quantifying Fall-Related Hazards in the Homes of Persons with Glaucoma.

Multiple home fall hazards were identified in the study population, and hazard numbers were not lower for persons with worse VF damage, suggesting that individuals with more advanced glaucoma do not adapt their homes for safety.