A5056204911- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Corneal surgery and disorders
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Global Health and Surgery
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Disability Education and Employment
- Corneal Surgery and Treatments
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Visual perception and processing mechanisms
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
Johns Hopkins University
2016-2025
Johns Hopkins Medicine
2016-2023
Google (United States)
2022
Johns Hopkins Hospital
2017-2021
National Eye Institute
2016-2021
University of Baltimore
2020
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
2013-2018
Glaucoma Research Foundation
2018
Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre
2013
Abstract There is limited research examining the impact of visual impairment (VI) on older adults while considering complexities aging, leaving gaps in our understanding how health consequences VI might be averted. We created a framework integrating concepts from disability, geriatrics, and ophthalmology that conceptualizes challenges successful aging. Here, influences multiple functional domains, increases risk negative outcomes. This model acknowledges common causes, such as factors affect...
An association between visual impairment and cognitive outcomes has been documented, but there is limited research examining this relationship using multiple measures of vision.
a Strata with single sampling unit were treated as certainty units (ie, they do not contribute to the SEs).b US 2010 Census weights used for age standardization.c Numbers in parentheses are weighted counts denoting population size millions.d Participants who responded yes at least 1 disability question identified having any disability.e Other refers Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, multiracial, and race specified.f Age estimates shown survey standardized.g Race ethnicity...
Prior research has demonstrated that the needs of disability community have not been met during public health emergencies. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing inequities for many populations including people with disabilities, and data is needed to develop inclusive response policies.To identify how uniquely impacted lives adults disabilities.38 participants were recruited through advocacy groups social media. Semi-structured virtual focus conducted (≥18 years) who self-identified as...
Associations between visual and global cognitive impairments have been previously documented, but there is limited research examining these associations multiple measures of vision across domains.To examine the association domains using vision.This longitudinal cohort study used data from Baltimore Longitudinal Study Aging for 2003 to 2019. Participants in current were aged 60 94 years with measures. Data analysis was performed May 2020 2021.Cognitive function measured domains, including...
Abstract Background Older adults with visual impairments are at increased risk of negative health outcomes. Here, we investigate the association between impairment and frailty. Methods Cross-sectional longitudinal relationships (distance acuity) frailty (frailty phenotype criteria) were examined using data from National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 1999–2002, ≥60 years) Women’s Aging Studies (WHAS III). Imbalance potential confounders, particularly age, was addressed...
Although low-income populations have more eye problems, whether they face greater difficulty obtaining care appointments is unknown.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated historical inequities for people with disabilities including barriers in accessing online information and healthcare appointment websites. These were brought to the foreground during vaccine rollout registration process. This cross-sectional study aimed examine accessibility of U.S. state territory centralized Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center created a Vaccine Dashboard compiling web pages from 56 states territories United States (U.S.)...
Disabled people face social and environmental barriers to higher education, yet there is a dearth of clear, publicly available information on university websites related accessibility disability inclusion. Our team previously developed inclusion scores for the top 50 universities offering undergraduate programs based funding from National Institutes Health (NIH) found low overall. Building that, this study examines relationship between (as ranging 0 100 points) six characteristics these...
Understanding eye care use over time is essential to estimate continued unmet health needs and help guide future public priorities.To update trends in using affording eyeglasses the United States.This analysis of data from US National Health Interview Survey included adults 18 years older 9 annual cross-sectional population-based samples ranging size 21 781 36 697 participants 2008 2016. Data were analyzed August 2017 February 2018.Visual impairment, defined as self-reported difficulty...
Background There is limited data to assess, track, or quantify accessibility and disability inclusion across universities. Objective This cross-sectional study assessed at the top 50 National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded undergraduate programs in United States. We hypothesized that there no association between NIH funding University Disability Inclusion Score. Methods A novel tool, Score using 10 indicators spanning 4 categories: (1) built virtual environment, (2) public image...
To evaluate the association of social determinants health (SDoH) with eye care utilization among people diabetes mellitus using 2013-2017 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).
Vision impairment and psychosocial function, including symptoms of depression anxiety social isolation, are a major cause morbidity in the US. However, there is lack nationally representative studies assessing associations between both objective subjective vision with function following COVID-19 pandemic.
Preventive care is associated with decreased morbidity and mortality among older adults. Vision impairment may be a barrier to accessing health promotion information therefore contribute preventive uptake.To examine the association between self-reported vision uptake of services (ie, breast colon cancer screenings influenza pneumococcal vaccinations).Cross-sectional study using 2015 2018 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data,...
Purpose: To examine barriers and facilitators to adoption of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) for treatment dysfunction. Methods: Anonymous electronic surveys were emailed surgeons ordering corneal transplant tissue in the past 18 months from 2 eye banks United States (US). Results: Of 365 emailed, 118 (32%) completed survey. Most respondents located at an urban site (59%), private practice (64%), had been >10 years (53%). Participants performing DMEK (n = 70) more likely...