Prevalence and age-related trends of refractive errors in Mexican outpatients: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Refractive errors (RE) are the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness worldwide. With ongoing demographic shifts, including population growth, aging, and lifestyle changes, the global prevalence of RE is expected to rise. Robust epidemiological data are essential to mitigate their public health impact. However, in Mexico, comprehensive studies assessing the burden of RE across age groups and regions are scarce.

Objective

This study aimed to characterize the epidemiological profile of RE in Mexico using a large outpatient sample, focusing on geographic distribution and variation by sex and age.

Methods

We analyzed an electronic database of eye examinations from 3.8 million outpatients who attended Salud Digna clinics across Mexico in 2024. Prevalen

SUBMITTER: Garcia-Gil A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12589056 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature