Lessons Learned From 2 Large Community-based Glaucoma Screening Studies
Natasha Nayak Kolomeyer, Leslie Katz, Lisa Hark, Madison Wahl, Prateek Gajwani, Kanza Aziz, Jonathan S. Myers, David S. Friedman
Abstract
Community-based screening programs have had limited success in preventing vision loss from glaucoma due to overall low prevalence of glaucoma, screening limitations, and barriers to follow-up appointments. This editorial highlights lessons learned from 2 large prospective trials: the Philadelphia Telemedicine Glaucoma Detection and Follow-up Study and the Screening To Prevent Glaucoma Study. While some lessons are specific to ophthalmology, many lessons are applicable to screening for asymptomatic diseases in underserved, vulnerable communities.
Topics & Concepts
GlaucomaMedicineOptometryAsymptomaticOphthalmologyFamily medicineInternal medicineGlaucoma and retinal disordersRetinal Imaging and AnalysisRetinal Diseases and Treatments