Zhao Di

Varadaraj Varshini, Wahl Madison, Gajwani Prateek, David Jenina, Dutson Madison, Zhao Di et al.

Community eye screenings identified treatable conditions in 76% of underserved patients, generating significant institutional revenue. This model improves access to care and is financially viable.

Zhao Di, Guallar Eliseo, Bowie Janice V, Swenor Bonnielin, Gajwani Prateek, Kanwar Natasha et al.

This study found that improved strategies, obesity, poor vision, and abnormal macula increased follow-up for community glaucoma screenings in African Americans, highlighting effective methods to reduce visual impairment.

Zhao Di, Guallar Eliseo, Gajwani Prateek, Swenor Bonnielin, Crews John, Saaddine Jinan et al.

This study screened high-risk individuals for glaucoma, finding 39.5% needed further eye care. Glaucoma and cataract were common, highlighting the need for innovative strategies to improve screening and follow-up attendance.

Gupta Priya, Zhao Di, Guallar Eliseo, Ko Fang, Boland Michael V, Friedman David S

This US study found 2.1% glaucoma prevalence, with over half of cases undiagnosed. This highlights the critical need for improved screening to identify asymptomatic individuals and prevent irreversible vision loss.

Ko Fang, Boland Michael V, Gupta Priya, Gadkaree Shekhar K, Vitale Susan, Guallar Eliseo et al.

This study found older age, Black race, and poverty increase glaucoma risk, while diabetes's link to glaucoma was mediated by triglyceride levels, highlighting novel metabolic connections for screening.

Boland Michael V, Gupta Priya, Ko Fang, Zhao Di, Guallar Eliseo, Friedman David S

FDT perimetry, studied in NHANES, showed poor sensitivity and specificity for screening glaucoma or other eye diseases in a population, indicating it's not suitable for mass screening.

Zhao Di, Cho Juhee, Kim Myung Hun, Friedman David S, Guallar Eliseo

This meta-analysis found diabetes, its duration, and higher fasting glucose significantly increase glaucoma risk and slightly elevate intraocular pressure, highlighting metabolic health's importance for ocular health.