Integrating Eye Care Services into Primary Care
Year Developed: 2021
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Clinicians
Language(s): English
Developed by: Center for Vision and Population Health (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: Eye disorders and vision loss are among the costliest, yet most preventable, conditions in the United States, costing $168 billion in direct medical costs in 2019. It is estimated a full 96% of vision impairment and loss is avoidable. Without significant planning and intervention, research suggest national expenditures could rise to as much as $717 billion by the year 2050, due in large part to the aging of the U.S. population.
Resource Details: Community Health Centers are perfectly positioned to meet the comprehensive eye care needs of patients while also reducing costs and preventing greater morbidity and inequity. The following are considerations and recommendations for assisting your health center in assessing and planning for the sustainability of integrating comprehensive eye care services for the benefit of your patients.
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, Special and Vulnerable Populations, Operations
Resource Subtopic: Population Health.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.