Patrice M. Hicks, PhD, MPH

Ophthalmic Epidemiologist|Post-Doc @UMKelloggEye| Vision Research with a #HealthEquity lens| Views are my own
#epitwitter #publichealth #visionresearch

[Afua Oteng Asare @afua_oteng]

It has been such an honor working on the national consensus report on myopia in the past year and great to now have it publicly available. #focusonmyopia
"New Report Recommends Myopia Be Classified as a Disease, Policies for Children to Spend Time Outdoors | National Academies"

[JAMA Ophthalmology @JAMAOphth]

Over half of adult participants in a free eye disease screening program had not had an eye exam in over 2 years. Comprehensive eye disease screenings in underserved areas can improve early detection and treatment. https://t.co/PPz51oaRhh

[Patrice M. Hicks, PhD, MPH @EyeEpi]

@RansmondBerchie @UofUPopHealthEd @dscharf3 @adambress @PharmDerington Congratulations 🎉

[Patrice M. Hicks, PhD, MPH @EyeEpi]

Excited to share the news! I am thankful to have received an
@NIH_LRP renewal
from the
@NatEyeInstitute ! I will be continuing to conduct research on health disparities related to eye and vision health outcomes.

[Michael F. Chiang, MD @NEIDirector]

Cross-sectional study (2010 census): Place-based measures of inequality (segregation, income inequality, poverty) are associated with more residents with vision difficulty & blindness.

@UMKelloggEye @EyeEpi @umichsph @NORCNews #NEIfunded

@JAMAOphth: https://t.co/AcQ1lD097d

[Patrice M. Hicks, PhD, MPH @EyeEpi]

New publication assessing associations with self-reported vision difficulty or blindness and measures of place-based inequities. Thankful for an amazing team of collaborators on this work. @EyeDrElam @miawoodwardmd @rmehdipa

[JAMA Ophthalmology @JAMAOphth]

Place-based measures of inequity through segregation, income inequality, or persistent poverty were associated with a greater number of neighborhood residents reporting visual difficulty or blindness. https://t.co/R0deYPSQas

[Yanhui Ma @YanhuiMa_]

Great to meet the #SciComm fellows! #ARVO2024
@EyeDaisyShu @JCHarmanLSU @CabreraMarie @NChidiEgboka @itikagarg

[Patrice M. Hicks, PhD, MPH @EyeEpi]

I first met @CabreraMarie when we were both @ARVOinfo #SciComm fellows. It was wonderful to finally meet in-person! #ARVO2024

[Dr Maria Cabrera @CabreraMarie]

Great to finally meeting in person Patrice!
@EyeEpi @ARVOinfo #arvo2024
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[Prevent Blindness @PBA_savingsight]

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[Patrice M. Hicks, PhD, MPH @EyeEpi]

New publication alert 📢

Thankful to have amazing colleagues to collaborate with on this review for the @TVSTjournal Equity in Eye Care Issue.

#visionresearch

[TVST Journal @ARVOtvst]

New Review article in the Equity in Eye Care Issue https://t.co/zaO29TT5Q3 by Angela R. Elam @EyeDrElam et al. @UMKelloggEye assess the relationship between neighborhood and built environment social risk factors and eye health and vision outcomes.
https://t.co/EQGGUU8MX7

[Salewa Akintilo @salewa_akintilo]

Apply before Jan. 31. If you have any questions, sign up to connect with an alum! #scicomm #officehours

[Patrice M. Hicks, PhD, MPH @EyeEpi]

@JCHarmanLSU @Lions Thrilled they pulled off the win!

[Patrice M. Hicks, PhD, MPH @EyeEpi]

@Aya__Marie I remember my Pro decided to act up around the time of comps and my proposal. I was upset - I thought it was going to make it through my PhD 😭

[Ophthalmology @AAOjournal]

Study finds unstable housing is associated with visual impairment and uncorrected refractive error. @EyeEpi @miawoodwardmd @olivia_killeen @EyeDrElam https://t.co/wIepHlgJy0

[Patrice M. Hicks, PhD, MPH @EyeEpi]

@JayCdoesID Congratulations 🎊

[Patrice M. Hicks, PhD, MPH @EyeEpi]

@CabreraMarie @ARVOinfo @profswatson @SydneySaveSight Congratulations 🎊

[Patrice M. Hicks, PhD, MPH @EyeEpi]

@BrittanyR_Brown Congratulations 🎉

[Dr. Kristen Nwanyanwu MD, MBA, MHS @DrKNwan]

Look Mom, I made it! 💅🏾 👀 🙏🏾 @NmaEye #distinguishedlecture

[Prevent Blindness @PBA_savingsight]

Register for 12th Annual @PBA_SavingSight #EyeSummit, to be held 7/12 & 13!
On 7/12, join Patrice Marie Hicks, @EyeEpi, @UMKelloggEye, for the session "Making an Impact With the Stories We Tell."
Registration is free! Visit https://t.co/rhraKFpwvQ