Mapping disparities in diabetic eye exam adherence using geographic information systems

Our findings highlight geographic, socioeconomic, and racial disparities in diabetic eye exam adherence. GIS can serve as a powerful tool to identify high-risk populations and inform targeted outreach strategies aimed at reducing vision loss in vulnerable communities.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-02-13
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0340804
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Retinal Diseases and Treatments
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Mapping disparities in diabetic eye exam adherence using geographic information systems

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Mapping disparities in diabetic eye exam adherence using geographic information systems

Alan M. Delmerico, Rajeev S. Ramchandran, Talia C. Gearinger, Neil Sai Dogra, Michael Patrick Geiss
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Abstract

Our findings highlight geographic, socioeconomic, and racial disparities in diabetic eye exam adherence. GIS can serve as a powerful tool to identify high-risk populations and inform targeted outreach strategies aimed at reducing vision loss in vulnerable communities.

PLoS ONEVol. 21(2)
SUNY Upstate Medical University (US), Unity Health System (US), University of Rochester (US), University at Buffalo, State University of New York (US), Syracuse University (US)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 56%
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