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The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA |
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The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA |
Kelechi R. Mezu, OD, MS, Department of Public Health, Morgan State University, 343 Jenkens Building, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251-0001, 410-521-8466, kysarti@yahoo.com and Olachi J Mezu, OD, School of Medicine., Ross University School of Medicine, New York., 460 west 34th St. 12th Floor., New York City, NY 10001-2369.
Improving the visual health of our nation through early prevention, detection, treatment and subsequent rehabilitation is one of the goals of healthy people 2010. It is estimated that over 80 million Americans have potentially blinding eye diseases. About 3 million Americans have low vision, 1.1 million are legally blind, and while 200,000 more have severe visual impairment. Diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration are leading causes of visual impairment in the United States. The purpose of this study was to comprehensively review the etiology, common associated signs and expected symptoms associated with these vision-related disorders. Methodology: This study utilized a web-based approach to gather relevant clinical study updates and information that will enable the participants understand how to prevent and manage their vision disorders. Results: The study revealed that African Americans are twice as likely to be visually impaired compared to whites of comparable socio-economic status. Conclusion: This study articulated the preventive measures that can be adapted to reduce the risk of functional vision loss in Americans
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session,the participants will be able to
Keywords: Health Care, Vision Care
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.