Characteristics Associated with Barriers to Eye Care: A Cross-Sectional Survey at a Free Vision Screening Event.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Social determinants of health can limit access to regular eye care, but their role in ophthalmology is underexamined. The purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between patient characteristics and self-reported barriers to eye care.

Methods

This anonymous, cross-sectional survey was conducted at a 2-day free eye clinic event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Adult patients presenting for vision screening were eligible to participate. Patient characteristics (demographics, health status) and self-reported barriers to eye care were collected. Predictors of barriers to eye care were analyzed using binary logistic regression.

Results

Of 269 eligible, consecutive patients approached for survey completion, 183 comprised the volunteer sample. The 183 par

SUBMITTER: Atta S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9985665 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature