Regional Disparities in Pediatric Uveitis Care Availability in the United States

Ophthalmology. 2023 Oct;130(10):1099-1101. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2023.05.025. Epub 2023 May 24.

Abstract

A service coverage analysis of pediatric uveitis care in the United States was implemented to determine geographic disparities between subspecialists and the pediatric population. There were substantial potential service deserts, including several small metropolitan areas.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Retrospective Studies
  • United States / epidemiology
  • Uveitis* / epidemiology
  • Uveitis* / therapy