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Carla J Siegfried1, Ying-Bo Shui1
1John F. Hardesty MD Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.
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.
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