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Jorge A Uribe1, Bonnielin K Swenor, Beatriz E Muñoz
1Dana Center for Preventive Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Ophthalmology
|December 15, 2010
Summary
A significant portion of Latino adults have uncorrected refractive error (RE), indicating a need for better access to vision care. Factors like lower education and income are linked to uncorrected RE, suggesting targets for intervention.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Public Health
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Refractive error (RE) is a significant cause of vision impairment globally.
- Understanding the prevalence and factors associated with uncorrected RE in specific populations, like Latino adults, is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of refractive error (RE) in Latino adults.
- To identify the proportion of individuals with uncorrected RE.
- To examine factors associated with uncorrected RE in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted.
- A random sample of 4509 Latino adults aged 40 years and older from Arizona participated.
- Ophthalmic evaluations and questionnaires assessing access to care, acculturation, and socioeconomic variables were utilized.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of RE was 64% in at least one eye and 51% in both eyes.
- Among those with RE, 35% had uncorrected RE in at least one eye, and 19% in both eyes.
- Uncorrected RE was associated with lower acculturation, less education, lack of insurance, low family income, and infrequent healthcare visits.
Conclusions:
- A high proportion of uncorrected RE exists among Latino adults in the study sample.
- Approximately one-third of individuals with RE could potentially benefit from updated eyeglasses.
- Indices of marginalization are linked to uncorrected RE, highlighting areas for future public health interventions.
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