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Racial variations in treatment for glaucoma and cataract among Medicare recipients.

Authors :
Fang Wang
Javitt, Jonathan C.
Tielsch, James M.
Source :
Ophthalmic Epidemiology. Jun97, Vol. 4 Issue 2, p89. 12p. 1 Diagram, 6 Charts, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Identifies the location of barriers to treatment for glaucoma and cataract among African-American Medicare beneficiaries in the United States. Prevalence of racial differences in treatment of eye diseases; Limitations in the access of eye care system; Percentage of the Black beneficiaries surgically treated for cataract.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09286586
Volume :
4
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ophthalmic Epidemiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5720384
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/09286589709057101