This fact sheet explains how vision loss significantly increases the risk of slips, trips and falls, and outlines practical steps to stay safe. It highlights common personal risk factors, and provides simple strategies to reduce these risks, such as improving lighting, removing clutter, managing health conditions, staying physically active, and making home modifications like installing handrails.
It also addresses the fear of falling by offering advice on building confidence and seeking support, while outlining what to do if a fall occurs, including how to get help and how to plan ahead to ensure safety.