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Methods: We conducted a narrative literature review focused on healthcare disparities, patient navigation, complexity in care delivery, and time-sensitive prioritization frameworks in ophthalmology. Findings were integrated with case vignettes drawn from Eyes on Wheels (EOW), a mobile eye care initiative that provides no-cost examinations at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and free clinics. Cases were identified through routine clinical documentation and used to illustrate how structural barriers described in the literature manifest in real-world care pathways. Results: Three recurring system-level issues were identified across EOW encounters: (A) misclassification of medically necessary, time-sensitive ophthalmic care as \u201cnon-urgent\u201d; (B) patient disengagement driven by cumulative structural and logistical barriers; and (C) failures that arise when the healthcare system, functioning as a complex adaptive system (CAS), is unable to adapt to patients\u2019 and systems\u2019 changing circumstances. A review of the literature confirmed that these patterns reflect widely documented challenges faced by underserved urban populations. Three EOW case vignettes, selected from seven patients identified in 2024, are presented as illustrative examples of these systemic patterns. Conclusions: Addressing inequities in eye care requires an approach that recognizes how many parts of the healthcare system interact and affect a patient\u2019s ability to receive timely treatment. Vision loss is often the preventable result of systems that are rigid, fragmented, or unable to adapt to a patient\u2019s circumstances. Improving outcomes will require flexible care models, such as mobile clinics, paired with strong institutional support, patient-centered navigation, and consistent assessment of social needs and barriers to care. 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