Highlights
- Adult strabismus adversely impacts patient quality of life yet faces significant disparities in access to specialized care across the US.
- Commercial insurance and non-academic practice types are associated with higher likelihood of appointment success for adult strabismus care, while Medicaid coverage and minority-majority or low-income counties face increased barriers.
- Academic centers and lower-income regions exhibit notably longer wait times for appointments, exacerbating delays in treatment.
- These findings underscore the need for targeted policies and resource allocation to improve equitable access to adult strabismus management nationwide.
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