Current Prevalence of Myopia and Association of Myopia With Environmental Factors Among Schoolchildren in Japan.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2019.3103
Abstract: Importance Given the estimates of increasing prevalence of myopia, especially in Asia, it is important to determine the current prevalence of myopia among populations of schoolchildren in Japan. Objective To investigate the current prevalence rate… read more here.
Keywords: school students; current prevalence; prevalence myopia; prevalence ... See more keywords
Evaluation and Follow-up of Myopia Prevalence Among School-Aged Children Subsequent to the COVID-19 Home Confinement in Feicheng, China.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2022.6506
Abstract: Importance Progression of myopia in a school-aged population due to home confinement (January to May 2021) during the COVID-19 pandemic has been previously reported. A key remaining question was whether the myopia spike in children… read more here.
Keywords: home confinement; prevalence; prevalence myopia; aged years ... See more keywords
An epidemiological study of the risk factors associated with myopia in young adult men in Korea
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-18926-2
Abstract: The prevalence of myopia has been increasing worldwide. Its causes are not completely clear, although genetic and environmental factors are thought to play a role. Data were collected by the Korean Military Manpower Administration. Frequency… read more here.
Keywords: high myopia; myopia; risk factors; education ... See more keywords
The Prevalence of Myopia and Its Association with Sleep Duration, Physical Activity, and Eye Exercises
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DOI: 10.1080/08820538.2025.2492256
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose Myopia is the most common visual impairment among Chinese children and adolescents. The purpose of this study is to explore key interventions for myopia prevalence, especially for early-onset myopia. Methods Univariate and multivariate… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence myopia; myopia; physical activity; eye exercises ... See more keywords
Association between Near Work, Physical Activities and Myopia in Korean Adults During COVID-19 Outbreak
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2024.2354700
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose This study investigated the relationship between near work hours and myopia in Korean adults. Methods We used data from the 2021 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Associations between near work time,… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence myopia; myopia korean; work; korean adults ... See more keywords
Prevalence of myopia and uncorrected myopia among 721 032 schoolchildren in a city-wide vision screening in southern China: the Shantou Myopia Study
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DOI: 10.1136/bjo-2021-320940
Abstract: Aims To explore the prevalence and risk factors for myopia and uncorrected myopia in schoolchildren in southern China. Methods The government-led Shantou Myopia Study was conducted from September 2020 to June 2021. Non-cycloplegic refraction was… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence; prevalence myopia; shantou; myopia ... See more keywords
Global prevalence, trend and projection of myopia in children and adolescents from 1990 to 2050: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bjo-2024-325427
Abstract: Background Myopia is a pervasive global public health concern, particularly among the younger population. However, the escalating prevalence of myopia remains uncertain. Hence, our research aims to ascertain the global and regional prevalence of myopia,… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence myopia; analysis; global prevalence; children adolescents ... See more keywords
Prevalence of myopia and influencing factors among high school students in Nantong, China: A cross-sectional study.
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DOI: 10.1159/000524293
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Myopia is an increasingly serious health problem in China. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of myopia and the factors associated with it among students in Nantong, China, to show… read more here.
Keywords: high school; nantong china; prevalence myopia; myopia ... See more keywords
Low prevalence of myopia among school children in rural China
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DOI: 10.1186/s12886-018-0808-0
Abstract: BackgroundWe aim to assess the prevalence of myopia in Chinese school children with low educational pressure and explore which factors could explain the differences in prevalence between generations.MethodsA school-based epidemiologic study including 2432 grade 1… read more here.
Keywords: myopia; grade students; prevalence; school ... See more keywords
Prevalence of myopia among secondary school students in Welkite town: South-Western Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1186/s12886-020-01457-2
Abstract: Background Refractive error, especially myopia, is the most common eye disorder in the world and a significant cause of correctable visual impairment. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of myopia among… read more here.
Keywords: secondary school; myopia; school; school students ... See more keywords
Refractive errors in an elderly rural Japanese population: The Kumejima study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207180
Abstract: The prevalence of refractive errors, which closely relates to visual function difficulties, several ocular disorders, and decreased quality of life, varies among countries and populations. One of the highest prevalence of myopia (spherical equivalent [SE]… read more here.
Keywords: high prevalence; prevalence; refractive errors; errors elderly ... See more keywords