21/04/2025
Women and the Elderly More Likely to Undergo Annual Eye Exams
Single people and those with lower educational attainment and income were among the groups with lower odds, according to a recent analysis of US trends.
The implications of these disparities are far-reaching, as patients who are less likely to obtain regular eye care due to sociodemographic barriers are at an increased risk of late diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions, which can lead to irreversible visual impairment or blindness.
Women and the Elderly More Likely to Undergo Annual Eye Exams
Single people and those with lower educational attainment and income were among the groups with lower odds, according to a recent analysis of US trends.
The implications of these disparities are far-reaching, as patients who are less likely to obtain regular eye care due to sociodemographic barriers are at an increased risk of late diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions, which can lead to irreversible visual impairment or blindness.
Read more: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/women-and-the-elderly-more-likely-to-undergo-annual-eye-exams