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WITHDRAWN: Community Eye Health Intervention Trial Highlights Ongoing Access Challenges — Lessons for Australian Primary Care Integration

247 Health News Editorial

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15 June 2026

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4 min read

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The withdrawn EYES-UM trial offers valuable insights into community-based eye health interventions. Despite its withdrawal, the innovative design combining screening, same-day optometry, and behavioral support provides a framework for addressing vision care access challenges.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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