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Rural America Faces Growing Shortage of Eye Surgeons

Source
HealthDay News
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Date
Jan 22, 2025
Summary
Summarizes recent research finding that rural areas have a shortage of ophthalmic surgeons despite a higher need for ophthalmic surgery for rural residents. Discusses trends in access to eye surgeons and specialists between 2012 and 2022 and regional access disparities.
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Access · Health conditions · Health disparities · Health occupations · Health workforce supply and demand · Surgery