A Single-Center Case-Control Study of Glaucoma Severity on Initial Presentation in Haitian Americans
Haitians had greater vision loss than controls despite similar exam findings. Higher burden of blindness and fewer prior procedures upon presentation may indicate a care disparity. Haitian patients may benefit from greater surveillance or earlier treatment for glaucoma.
Authors
- William J. Feuer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9442-3076)
- Daniel M. Vu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0592-2648)
- Adam L. Rothman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9189-6548)
- Patrice J. Persad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5448-9804)
- Ta Chen Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4827-5014)
Institutions
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (US)
- Harvard University (US)
- University of Miami (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/opth.s512309
- Primary Topic
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00