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    Disparities in Ophthalmology Affecting Clinicians and Patients

    Glaucoma Subspecialty Day 2022
    Diagnostic & Imaging, Glaucoma

    In this presentation from Glaucoma Subspecialty Day 2022, Dr. Lama Al-Aswad discusses the high prevalence of health disparities in ophthalmology and their expected increase. Topics include the following:

    • disparities in vision health and eye care
    • the burden of eye disease
    • increasing access to care
    • identifying neighborhoods at risk of loss to follow-up
    • the state of health literacy in ophthalmology
    • racial/ethnic disparities in clinical trials and imaging