Evaluation of balance and fear of falling in elderly individuals before and after senile cataract surgery
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Introduction: During aging there is a close relationship between visual deficits, imbalance and falls, and eye surgery can be an efficient treatment option for elderly persons. Palavras-chave: Equilíbrio Postural; Acidentes por Quedas; Idoso; Catarata Senil. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1809-98232016019.150080 522 Rev. BRas. GeRiatR. GeRontol., Rio de JaneiRo, 2016; 19(3):521-532
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