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Multifocal glasses may increase risk of falling in elderly

Sydney, Australia-Falls among the elderly are prevalent, dangerous, and costly. Even falls that do not result in injury can have serious consequences. Psychological trauma and fear of falling can produce a downward spiral of self-imposed activity reduction, which can lead to a loss of strength, flexibility, and mobility, thereby increasing the risk of future falls.

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