Delivering eye care to homeless and marginally housed populations during the COVID-19 pandemic: a pilot study.

ABSTRACT: Homeless and marginally housed populations experience a higher prevalence of visual impairment relative to the general population. The aim of this pilot study is to present a novel model for conducting ocular screening clinics for homeless individuals during a pandemic and to describe the status of ocular health in this population during this time. In this cross-sectional study, 3 outdoor tent-based ocular screening clinics were held in a park in Toronto. Most participants were recruited from local shelters, but additional spots were allocated for homeless individuals on a drop-in basis. Prior to enrolment, each participant underwent COVID-19 screening via a questionnaire and temperature measurement. Those who screened negative received a comprehensive eye examination, including vision tes

SUBMITTER: Slomovic J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8418907 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature