US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation
The USPSTF recommends routine vision screening with Snellen acuity testing for elderly persons.

USPSTF Rating:
"B" Recommendation.

FACTS:

• About 25% of older people wear inappropriate visual correction.¹
• Vision correction can reduce hip fractures from falls² and improve quality of life.

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1. Maciosek, M. V.; Edwards, N. M.; Goodman, M. J., et al. Vision screening for elderly adults. Technical report prepared for the National Commission on Prevention Priorities.2006.
2. Day L, Fildes B, Gordon I, Fitzharris M, Flamer H, Lord S. Randomised factorial trial of falls prevention among older people living in their own homes. BMJ 2002 Jul 20;325(7356):128.