Global burden and cross-country inequalities of age-related eye diseases from 1990 to 2021: a comprehensive analysis of temporal trends and socioeconomic disparities
Despite global improvements in the relative burden of AREDs, significant socioeconomic and geographical inequalities persist, particularly in low-SDI regions. Targeted public health strategies and strengthened eye care systems are urgently needed to address these disparities and achieve equitable eye health outcomes worldwide.
Authors
- Jie Sun
- Yupeng Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2165-7859)
- Dan Jiang
- Jing Tang
- Xuyan Li
- Kuan Li
Institutions
- Wenzhou Medical University (CN)
- Affiliated Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical College (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Eye and Vision
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40662-026-00473-5
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province