Recognizing that growing ethnic minority populations are at higher risk
for many eye diseases, yet often have less access to and lower awareness
of the need for preventive care, Prevent Blindness America and
Transitions Optical, Inc. have introduced a new “Focus on Eye Health and
Culturally Diverse Populations” report. The report – which overviews
the serious eye health risks faced by African Americans, Asian Americans
and Hispanics – is intended to serve as both a resource and
call-to-action for government agencies, policymakers, organization
leaders and patient advocates to make eye health education among these
groups a national priority.
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