Prevalence and associated factors of myopia among school students in Shenyang, China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, the prevalence of myopia has increased significantly and caused great concern. Nevertheless, an estimate of myopia in the student population in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China is still lacking. This study aims to determine the prevalence of myopia among students in Shenyang and investigate the associated factors affecting myopia development.

Methods

Standard logarithmic visual acuity chart and automatic computerized optometry under non-ciliary muscle paralysis were used to test the students' naked visual acuity of their right and left eyes. The included students were organized to fill in questionnaires on WeChat to collect the factors affecting myopia.

Results

A total of 34,644 students with a median age of 11.9 years were examined, incl

SUBMITTER: Zhang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10499391 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature