Underserved Ophthalmology Healthcare
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Ophthalmology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 155
Special Issue Editors
Interests: retinal imaging; central serous chorioretinopathy; optic disc pit
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Dear Colleagues,
Underserved healthcare in the United States encompasses a wide variety of issues affecting many different populations. The multifaceted problems in ophthalmology care access are due to various barriers such as cultural/social obstacles, limited provider resources, and patient financial limitations. The purpose of this Special Issue is to highlight a range of effective approaches to addressing unique needs, including those of persons experiencing homelessness, patients without insurance, and patients with limited access to transportation. Current approaches to addressing these problems include the incorporation of telemedicine, mobile clinics, and various healthcare models, and increasing screening and referral to appropriate services. As no one model is applicable to all situations that patients face, this Special Issue will highlight underserved ophthalmology in various healthcare systems across the United States.
Dr. Jay Chhablani
Guest Editor
Dr. Anindya Samanta
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- underserved ophthalmology
- unsheltered ophthalmology
- homeless ophthalmology
- telemedicine
- mobile ophthalmology clinic
- free ophthalmology clinic
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