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Purpose To assess the global distribution of awareness and screening activities conducted during World Glaucoma Week (WGW) and to identify national-level factors associated with activity frequency. Design Cross-sectional observational study. Subjects Countries and cities reporting WGW activities (2015–2024) on the official WGW website. Methods Activity rates were standardized per 10,000 individuals with glaucoma-related blindness in each country. Pearson’s and Spearman’s correlation analysis was used to examine associations between WGW activity levels and national indicators, including the presence of a glaucoma society, the number of ophthalmologists, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) Results An average of 548.1 WGW activities were reported annually. Public education (30.9%) and awareness campaigns (30.2%) were the most frequently conducted activities. Manila, Philippines, reported the highest average number of activities per year (35.3), followed by Quito, Ecuador, and Bogotá, Colombia. When adjusted for glaucoma-related blindness, Antigua and Barbuda had the most frequent activities, followed by Barbados and Croatia. Countries with a national glaucoma society reported significantly more activities (median 19.50 [IQR 4.00–54.75] vs. 0.00 [IQR 0.00–2.50]; p < 0.001). Significant correlations were observed between WGW activity levels and population size, IHDI, number of ophthalmologists, and glaucoma blindness prevalence as estimated by the Global Burden of Disease Study. Conclusions Marked global disparities exist in glaucoma awareness efforts. The presence of a national glaucoma society is strongly associated with increased WGW activity levels, underscoring the critical role of organized professional support as a major driver of glaucoma awareness worldwide.
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Related topics: Glaucoma and retinal disorders · Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies · Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
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Kasem Seresirikachorn · Nattaporn Vongsa · Rajavithi Hospital · Rangsit University
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