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Abstract #95667 Published in IGR 22-3

Lessons Learned From 2 Large Community-based Glaucoma Screening Studies

Kolomeyer NN; Kolomeyer NN; Katz LJ; Hark LA; Wahl M; Gajwani P; Aziz K; Myers JS; Friedman DS
Journal of Glaucoma 2021; 30: 875-877


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.

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