Racial Disparities in Glaucoma: From Epidemiology to Pathophysiology.
Carla J. Siegfried, Ying‐Bo Shui
Abstract
Among individuals of African and Latinx descent compared to those of European background, there is a higher prevalence, earlier onset, more rapid progression of primary open angle glaucoma and greater incidence of blindness. Although some suggest that outreach, education and screening programs may expand earlier diagnosis, and attention to access, cost of treatment, and adherence will improve outcomes, there is increasing evidence of genetic and physiologic differences which may be associated with these disease disparities.
Topics & Concepts
African descentIncidence (geometry)MedicineOutreachEpidemiologyBlindnessGlaucomaDiseaseRacial differencesOptometryDemographyGerontologyEthnic groupOphthalmologyInternal medicinePolitical scienceLawSociologyAnthropologyOpticsPhysicsGlaucoma and retinal disordersRetinal Diseases and TreatmentsRetinopathy of Prematurity Studies