Racial and Ethnic Differences in Prevalence and Incidence of Diabetic Retinal Disease

Timothy J. Goblirsch; Yinxi Yu; Serena Cardillo; Rebecca A. Hubbard; Brian L. VanderBeek

doi:10.1097/iae.0000000000004836

March 31, 2026Retina

Racial and Ethnic Differences in Prevalence and Incidence of Diabetic Retinal Disease

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Key Points

The study aims to investigate racial and ethnic disparities in the prevalence and incidence of diabetic retinal disease.
Analysis of existing data on diabetic retinal disease prevalence and incidence rates.
Focus on specific ethnic groups, including Black/African American and Hispanic populations.
Comparison of trends over time to assess changes in disease prevalence.
Higher prevalence and incidence rates of diabetic retinal disease observed in Black/African American populations.
Worsening conditions reported for Hispanic patients over recent years.
Significant racial and ethnic disparities noted in diabetic retinal disease outcomes.

Implication

Analysis reveals worsening disparities in diabetic retinal disease among Black, Hispanic, and American patients, indicating urgent need for targeted interventions.

Abstract

Disparities in prevalence and incidence of DRD, DME, and PDR persist for B/AA and have worsened for Hispanic patients.

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Goblirsch et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Racial and Ethnic Differences in Prevalence and Incidence of Diabetic Retinal Disease

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Racial and Ethnic Differences in Prevalence and Incidence of Diabetic Retinal Disease

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Implication

Abstract

Discussion

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