Prevalence of myopia in Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis of data from 14 countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although myopia prevalence increased in East Asian countries, the burden of myopia in Europe is less known. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of myopia in Europe and at the country level.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science to identify studies on myopia prevalence published until January 2024, regardless of language. We included European cross-sectional and cohort studies with defined sampling strategies and excluded clinical surveys, myopia registries, self-reported near-sightedness, and non-representative populations. Pooled prevalence was estimated using random-effects models. Heterogeneity was assessed using the Cochran's Q (χ² test) and the I² statistic. The study protocol was

SUBMITTER: Moreira-Rosario A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12266183 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature