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  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Eye health is crucial for the homeless population, yet follow-up rates and access barriers remain understudied.
  • Poor vision exacerbates vulnerability and contributes to social and health burdens in this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate patient follow-up rates for ophthalmologic care and identify barriers to access.
  • To analyze data from a free, student-run ophthalmology clinic serving a homeless shelter.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of patients seen between September 2017 and September 2018.
  • Patients were referred for advanced eye care or free eyeglasses.
  • Chi-square testing was used to compare baseline variables with follow-up rates.

Main Results:

  • Of 68 patients, 17 were referred to the county hospital and 40 for eyeglasses; only 7 and 14 presented, respectively.
  • Patients with a primary care provider had higher follow-up rates (79%) than those without (20%, p=0.03).
  • Higher educational attainment (high school diploma) correlated with presentation (44%), while none without presented (p=0.04).

Conclusions:

  • Less than half of referred homeless patients attended follow-up appointments.
  • Key barriers include lack of a primary care provider and lower educational status.
  • Interventions like health coaching may improve follow-up, especially for those disconnected from healthcare and with lower educational attainment.