Vision screening in older adults who attend hospital following a fall: a scoping review
The literature on vision screening in this population was sparse and there was heterogeneity in current practices, highlighting the need for standardised screening protocols. More research is needed to evaluate vision screening services in this population and to explore implementation barriers.
Authors
- Jignasa Mehta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1966-4459)
- J. Christian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8490-3984)
- Aishah Baig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1531-163X)
- Muhammad Usman Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8516-3057)
- Laila F Ibrahim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9267-9812)
- Kate Radford (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6246-3180)
- Adam Gordon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1676-9853)
- Alison Cowley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6858-475X)
- Emma Self
- Marziye Akkurt
Institutions
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (GB)
- University of Nottingham (GB)
- University of Liverpool (GB)
- Queen Mary University of London (GB)
- Barts Health NHS Trust (GB)
- Doncaster Royal Infirmary (GB)
- Leicester Royal Infirmary (GB)
- Royal London Hospital (GB)
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (GB)
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Moorfields Eye Hospital (GB)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06435-1
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Dunhill Medical Trust