Lessons Learned From 2 Large Community-based Glaucoma Screening Studies.
Natasha N Kolomeyer, Leslie J Katz, Lisa A Hark, Madison Wahl, Prateek Gajwani, Kanza Aziz, Jonathan S Myers, David S Friedman
Summary
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.
Abstract
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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