- Mobile eye screening programs were found to have minimal risk of adverse events.
- Study researchers identified mild, self-resolving symptoms following eye screenings, including eye pain and nervousness about procedures. Approximately half of the participants reported no harmful effects.
- One case of acute unilateral narrow-angle glaucoma was identified as an undiagnosed preexisting condition.
- The investigators emphasized the importance of systematic monitoring for adverse events in such programs.
- Mobile eye clinics were described as an important strategy to improve access to eye health services.
- The study had limitations due to a low number of follow-up participants, which potentially affected the ability to draw broad conclusions.
Source: JAMA Ophthalmology
