Lifestyle and risk of developing myopia in school children in Chongqing, China.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Myopia has emerged as a leading global reason for poor vision in children and adolescents. this study aims to investigate the influence of lifestyles on myopia in schoolchildren in Chongqing, China.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted on primary and junior high school graduates in Chongqing City, China. Students who came to the assigned hospital for the physical examination of their upgrade school enrollment were recruited. In addition to regular examination and eyeusing questionnaire, visual acuity and non-cycloplegic autorefraction were measured.

Results

Of all 1806 eligible students, 1,623 students (89.87%) were included in the analysis. The prevalence of myopia in elementary and junior middle school graduates was 73.1 and 81.8%, respectiv

SUBMITTER: Li R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11497096 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature