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Researchers Find Minimal Risk of Adverse Events in Mobile Eye Screening Programs

The most common mild, self-resolving symptoms included eye pain and nervousness about procedures.

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  • Sarah Fackler

  • February 14, 2025

  • 2 min

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    A study evaluated the safety of mobile eye screening programs and found minimal risk of adverse events.

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    The research involved follow-up data from participants of the Casey Outreach Program between January 2022 and December 2024.

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    Out of 451 participants, 30 completed follow-up interviews, with 53% reporting no harmful effects after screenings.

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    The most common mild symptoms reported were eye pain (27%) and nervousness about procedures (17%).

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    The study highlighted the need for systematic monitoring of adverse events in mobile eye programs.

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Researchers Find Minimal Risk of Adverse Events in Mobile Eye Screening Programs

  • by Sarah Fackler

  • February 14, 2025

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