To investigate the extent of undetected ocular disease, particularly among the public housing community, and ways in which screening can aid in early detection, researchers conducted a five-year prospective, cluster-randomized controlled trial called the Manhattan Vision Screening and Follow-up Study. Included participants were at least 40 years old and resided in public housing developments in New York City. The 15-month baseline results, recently published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology, suggest the screening initiative shows promise to improve access to eyecare and earlier ocular disease detection in high-risk populations. All individuals completed eye health screenings consisting of visual acuity with correction, IOP measurements and fundus photography. Read More