Empowering BAME individuals where knowledge lights the path to eye health
Empowered eyes recognised a significant cultural gap in public health awareness and support for BAME individuals who are at high risk of developing preventable sight loss. This discovery ignited our passion to raise awareness about eye diseases, aiming to equip this marginalised group with the knowledge necessary to prevent sight loss.
We are committed to ensuring that everyone has equal access to essential services, resources, and advice, so no one is left in the dark about the importance of eye health. Through our efforts, we aspire to foster a community where knowledge and preventive measures empower individuals to maintain their vision for a lifetime.
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People of Black African and Caribbean ethnicity are at a 4 to 8 times greater risk of developing open angle glaucoma
Individuals of Asian ethnicity face an increased likelihood of developing age-related cataracts, and there is some evidence suggesting that these cataracts may start to appear earlier in this population.
People from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds who experience vision impairment may have elevated support needs, potentially stemming from challenges like language barners or social isolation.
People from South Asian, Black African. and Caribbean backgrounds are twice as likely to experience clinically significant macular edema and sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy compared to white individuals with type 2 diabetes
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