Research Study2025

Mobile Eye Units in the United States and Canada: A Narrative Review of Structures, Services and Challenges.

Villabona-Martinez, Valeria; Zdunek, Anna A.; Jiang, Jessica Y.; Sepulveda-Beltran, Paula A.; Hobson, Zeila A.; Waxman, Evan L.

Vision/Eye Care
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Authors
Villabona-Martinez, Valeria; Zdunek, Anna A.; Jiang, Jessica Y.; Sepulveda-Beltran, Paula A.; Hobson, Zeila A.; Waxman, Evan L.
Journal
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Year
2025
Study design
Review/Meta-Analysis
Setting
Multiple/Unspecified
Population
General/Unspecified
Outcome domain
Access to Care
Type of organization
Academic

Abstract

This narrative review examines Mobile Eye Units (MEUs) in the US and Canada. Four operational models were identified: Fully Equipped Mobile Units, Semi-Mobile Outreach Units, School-Based Vision Mobile Units, and Hybrid Teleophthalmology Units. Approximately 21% of US ophthalmology residency programs publicly report involvement in mobile outreach. Across all models, follow-up and continuity of care remain major implementation challenges.

Cite this study:Villabona-Martinez, Valeria; Zdunek, Anna A.; Jiang, Jessica Y.; Sepulveda-Beltran, Paula A.; Hobson, Zeila A.; Waxman, Evan L. (2025). Mobile Eye Units in the United States and Canada: A Narrative Review of Structures, Services and Challenges. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. https://doi.org/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41595802/
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