The roles of sex and gender in women’s eye health disparities in the United States

Irene O Aninye; Kathleen Digre; M. Elizabeth Hartnett; Kira Baldonado; Erin M Shriver; Laura M Periman; Julie Grutzmacher; Janine A Clayton; Society for Women’s Health Research Women’s Eye Health Working Group

doi:10.1186/s13293-021-00401-3

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The roles of sex and gender in women’s eye health disparities in the United States

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The roles of sex and gender in women’s eye health disparities in the United States

Irene O Aninye, Kathleen Digre, M. Elizabeth Hartnett, Kira Baldonado, Erin M Shriver, Laura M Periman, Julie Grutzmacher, Janine A Clayton and Society for Women’s Health Research Women’s Eye Health Working Group

Biology of sex differences, Vol.12(1), pp.57-57

10/20/2021

DOI: 10.1186/s13293-021-00401-3

PMCID: PMC8527306

PMID: 34670620

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Abstract Background In the United States, women are at a higher risk of developing vision impairment or a serious eye disease (such as age-related macular degeneration, thyroid eye disease, or chronic dry eye disease) than men. Disparities in eye diseases due to biology widen even further when considering factors such as social determinants of health; gaps in research data, literature, and policy; insufficient provider and patient education; and limitations in screening and treatment options. Sex and gender disparities in eye health are clinically under-addressed and burdensome on both patient quality of life and the health care and economic systems, resulting in a pressing population health issue that negatively impacts women. Design The Society for Women’s Health Research convened a working group of expert clinicians, researchers, and patient advocates to review the current state of science regarding sex and gender disparities in women’s eye health, identify knowledge gaps and unmet needs, and explore better means to advance research, improve patient care, and raise awareness of key issues. Discussion The SWHR Women’s Eye Health Working Group identified priority areas in research, clinical care, and education to reduce disparities and improve patient care in women’s eye health. The working group recommends using a systems approach that incorporates a comprehensive research framework with a sex and gender lens to guide future work and that increases health care provider and public education, as well as engagement by expanding partnerships among ophthalmologic providers, researchers, and non-vision stakeholders.

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Title: Subtitle: The roles of sex and gender in women’s eye health disparities in the United States
Creators: Irene O Aninye - Society for Women's Health Research
Kathleen Digre - University of Utah
M. Elizabeth Hartnett - University of Utah
Kira Baldonado - Prevent Blindness
Erin M Shriver - University of Iowa
Laura M Periman - Periman Eye Institute, Seattle, WA, USA.
Julie Grutzmacher - Prevent Blindness
Janine A Clayton - National Institutes of Health
Society for Women’s Health Research Women’s Eye Health Working Group
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Biology of sex differences, Vol.12(1), pp.57-57
DOI: 10.1186/s13293-021-00401-3
PMID: 34670620
PMCID: PMC8527306
NLM abbreviation: Biol Sex Differ
ISSN: 2042-6410
eISSN: 2042-6410
Grant note: DOI: 10.13039/100014480, name: Horizon Pharmaceuticals
Language: English
Date published: 10/20/2021
Academic Unit: Otolaryngology; Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Record Identifier: 9984187170502771

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