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The Economic Burden of Major Adult Visual Disorders in the United States
Archives of Ophthalmology · 2006 · Vol. 124(12) · pp. 1754–1754
David B. Rein✉(National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Abstract
Major visual disorders among Americans older than 40 years result in substantial economic costs for the US economy. Well-designed public health programs may have the ability to reduce this burden in the future.
Retinal Imaging and AnalysisRetinal Diseases and TreatmentsOphthalmology and Visual Impairment StudiesIndirect costsProductivityVisual impairmentEconomic impact analysisEconomic costMedicinePublic healthEnvironmental healthBusinessGerontology
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AbsenteeismAdultAgedDelivery of Health CareDirect Service CostsEfficiencyHealth ExpendituresFemaleMedicareHealth ServicesHealth Services ResearchHumansInsurance, Health, ReimbursementMaleManaged Care Programs
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