The Impact of Lack of Government-Insured Routine Eye Examinations on the Incidence of Self-Reported Glaucoma, Cataracts, and Vision Loss [Clinical and Epidemiologic Research]

Conclusions.
Lack of government-funded routine eye examinations is associated with a reduced incidence of self-reported glaucoma and cataracts, likely due to reduced detection. Lack of insurance also is associated with a higher incidence of self-reported vision loss, likely due to poorer access to eye care and late treatment.

Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - December 29, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Chan, C. H., Trope, G. E., Badley, E. M., Buys, Y. M., Jin, Y.-P. Tags: Clinical and Epidemiologic Research Source Type: research