Black adults disproportionately affected as glaucoma reaches 4.22 million in the US

Published Date: 23 Oct 2024

A University of Michigan led study finds regional and demographic disparities in glaucoma burden. Results find that 4.22 million U.S. adults had glaucoma in 2022, with 1.49 million living with vision impairment.

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