What are the causes of poor balance?
<answer> Disease of the nerves, Disruption,  Inner ear problems, Vision problems and Numbness. <context> Unsteadiness Unsteadiness (disequilibrium) or loss of balance when standing or walking are often experienced along with vertigo and other types of dizziness. The causes include: 1  Inner ear problems. 2  These can cause sensations of floating or unsteadiness, especially in the dark. 3  Vision problems. 4  Cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and weakening eyesight (reduced visual acuity) are risk factors for disequilibrium. 5  Numbness.