A survey of public eye-care behavior and myopia education.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To investigate the prevalence of myopia, analyze public eye care behaviors, eye protective practices, and concerns regarding myopia among different age demographics. It also aimed to provide suggestions for improving the dissemination of science popularization about myopia, taking into account different age groups.

Methods

Between May 2022 and July 2022, we gathered data from participants through online questionnaire surveys and subsequently analyzed the collected responses.

Results

The research encompassed a total of 393 individuals, out of which 331 were identified as having myopia. The chi-square test revealed significant correlations between myopia and age (χ² = 18.7, P = 0.002), comprehensiveness of eye examinations (χ² = 5.0,

SUBMITTER: Liu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11880790 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature