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Southern States Fare Worst in Vision Care Access, Disease Burden
In these areas, non-Hispanic Black children were more likely to report this finding than non-Hispanic whites.
February 24, 2023
Huge Swings in Visual Impairment Rates Documented in County-by-County Analysis
Cases of acuity loss or blindness correlated with a relative dearth of eyecare providers and were especially prevalent in populations with a higher rate of poverty.
July 12, 2022
Disparities in Eye Care Found Among North American Natives
This patient population was found to have higher ophthalmic claim rates, yet lower service levels, than non-Hispanic whites.
December 31, 2021
Needs of Visually Impaired are Unmet in Clinics
Fewer than 10% of physicians nationwide provide basic accommodations for patients with significant visual limitations, survey finds.
December 20, 2021
Racial, Ethnic Minorities Report Feeling Less Respected
Surveyed patients indicated this was the case 23% of the time.
December 20, 2021
Gender, Race and Socioeconomics Factor into Eyecare Demand
Adding another ophthalmologist to a region in service didn’t translate into more office visits.
April 30, 2021
Recommend Strabismus Surgery as Early as Possible
Half of children aged 5 to 10 had poor surgical results at three years.
January 7, 2020
For Better Sleep, Dim the Lights—of Any Color
Intensity matters more than wavelength, study says.
December 31, 2019
Pseudostrabismus May Convert to True Strabismus
While the percentage of those impacted by both was low, surgical intervention seemed to be a likely course of action.
December 2, 2019
Stroke Can Leave Lasting Vision Problems
Central vision loss and ocular motility issues top the list.
July 8, 2019
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