Table 5

Multivariable adjusted relative risk of one or more reported falls

Falls
OR95% CIp Value
Model 1: measured visual acuity VA=6/9.5 or worse and covariates1.24(1.03 to 1.49)0.02
Model 2: subjective visual function and covariates1.32(1.09 to 1.61)<0.01
Model 3: measured and subjective visual function with covariates
 Subjective visual function: Fair/Poor1.29(1.05 to 1.57)0.01
 PVA in better eye: 6/9.5 or worse1.20(0.99 to 1.44)0.06
  • Covariates in all models include age, sex, physical activity, ischaemic heart disease, body mass index, maximum grip strength and ≥five medications.

  • PVA, presenting visual acuity.