Prevalence and associated factors of myopia among adolescents aged 12-15 in Shandong Province, China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Myopia is a growing concern worldwide, especially among adolescents. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of myopia in adolescents aged 12-15 in Shandong Province, China. This cross-sectional study adhered to the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology guidelines and involved stratified random cluster sampling of 128,678 students from 186 middle schools across 17 cities in Shandong Province. Data collection was conducted from March to April 2024. We excluded students with organic eye diseases, abnormal binocular vision functions, or a history of eye injuries or surgeries. Myopia was assessed using the standard logarithmic visual acuity chart and autorefractor without inducing ciliary muscle paralysis. A comprehensive questionnai

SUBMITTER: Huang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11283487 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature