Blepharoptosis as a Modifiable Risk Factor for Falls and Fractures in Adults: A Large-Scale Retrospective Study
Blepharoptosis is associated with an increased risk of falls and fractures, particularly among older adults. Surgical correction mitigates this risk, suggesting a potential role for blepharoptosis repair in fall prevention strategies.
Authors
- Persiana S. Saffari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8442-2176)
- Tejus Pradeep (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0506-069X)
- Wendy W. Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7624-777X)
- W. Evans
- Brian Wong
- Natalia Davila
Institutions
- University of Miami (US)
- The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/iop.0000000000003128
- Primary Topic
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00