June 2021
Volume 62, Issue 8
Open Access
ARVO Annual Meeting Abstract  |   June 2021
Prevalence of Visual Disability among Hispanic/Latino Individuals of Diverse Backgrounds in the US: Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • Charlotte E Joslin
    Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Dongong Wu
    Institute for Minority Health Research, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Martha Daviglus
    Institute for Minority Health Research, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Byron L Lam
    University of Miami Health System Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida, United States
  • David Lee
    University of Miami Department of Public Health Sciences, Miami, Florida, United States
  • Laura McClure
    University of Miami Department of Public Health Sciences, Miami, Florida, United States
  • Carlos Mendoza
    University of Miami Health System Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida, United States
  • Heather Pauls
    Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Neil Schneiderman
    Department of Psychology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, United States
  • Lawrence Ulanski
    Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Ophthalmology, Surgery, Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Thasarat S Vajaranant
    Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Diane Dandan Zheng
    University of Miami Department of Public Health Sciences, Miami, Florida, United States
  • Footnotes
    Commercial Relationships   Charlotte Joslin, None; Dongong Wu, None; Martha Daviglus, None; Byron Lam, None; David Lee, None; Laura McClure, None; Carlos Mendoza, None; Heather Pauls, None; Neil Schneiderman, None; Lawrence Ulanski, None; Thasarat Vajaranant, None; Diane Zheng, None
  • Footnotes
    Support  The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos is a collaborative study supported by contracts from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to the University of North Carolina (HHSN268201300001I / N01-HC-65233), University of Miami (HHSN268201300004I / N01-HC-65234), Albert Einstein College of Medicine (HHSN268201300002I / N01-HC-65235), University of Illinois at Chicago – HHSN268201300003I / N01-HC-65236 Northwestern Univ), and San Diego State University (HHSN268201300005I / N01-HC-65237). The following Institutes/Centers/Offices have contributed to the HCHS/SOL through a transfer of funds to the NHLBI: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH Institution-Office of Dietary Supplements. Also, NIH/National Eye Institute 1UG1EY030410.
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science June 2021, Vol.62, 3525. doi:
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      Charlotte E Joslin, Dongong Wu, Martha Daviglus, Byron L Lam, David Lee, Laura McClure, Carlos Mendoza, Heather Pauls, Neil Schneiderman, Lawrence Ulanski, Thasarat S Vajaranant, Diane Dandan Zheng; Prevalence of Visual Disability among Hispanic/Latino Individuals of Diverse Backgrounds in the US: Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL). Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2021;62(8):3525.

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Abstract

Purpose : Context: The US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) estimates a national prevalence of visual disability, defined as “being blind or having serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses” of 2.6% in adults ≥40 years (y). The prevalence of visual disability has not been assessed specifically across diverse Hispanic/Latino groups. Objective: To characterize the prevalence of visual disability in Hispanic/Latinos of diverse backgrounds by age.

Methods : Design, Setting and Participants: Multicenter, prospective, population-based Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) including 9663 participants aged ≥40y who completed Visit #2 (2014-2017). Age-adjusted, sex-specific prevalence of visual disability was calculated weighting for study design and non-response. Analyses included those with Cuban (n=1455), Dominican (n=804), Mexican (n=3746), Puerto Rican (n=1485), Central American (n=965), South American (n=669) and Other (n=199) backgrounds. Main outcome measure: Prevalence and 95% confidence interval (95%CI) of self-reported visual disability defined using national ACS definitions assessed at Visit #2.

Results : Analysis included 9324 with complete data (35.9% men), with a mean age of 55.4y in men and 56.5y in women. Prevalence (%) was associated with increasing age in both men [estimate and 95%CI; 40-49y: 6.1(3.7-8.5); 50-59y: 10.5(8.3-12.6); 60-69y: 12.0(9.3-14.6); 70+y: 19.5(13.8-25.2] and women [40-49y: 10.5(7.9-13.1); 50-59y: 12.1(10.1-14.2); 60-69y: 16.5(13.9-19.1); 70+y: 18.8(15.0-22.7]. Age-adjusted prevalence varied significantly by Hispanic/Latino background. In men, prevalence was highest in Puerto Ricans 14.6(10.7-18.5) and lowest in Mexicans 6.6(4.7-8.6); in women, prevalence was highest in Dominicans 24.5(19.8-29.2) and lowest in Cubans 8.8(6.4-11.2).

Conclusions : Sex-specific results demonstrate significant variability in the prevalence of visual disability by age and across diverse Hispanic/Latino backgrounds. Results support objectives of SOL Ojos, an ancillary HCHS/SOL study that will examine 3000 participants to systematically assess associations of lifestyle exposures (e.g., CVD risk factors, acculturation, sociocultural variables, healthcare access, physical activity, diet) with objectively measured chronic eye disease in a diverse cohort of Hispanics/Latinos.

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