Bidirectional Relationship Between Myopia and Mental Disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Myopia and mental disorders share common environmental and behavioral risk factors. Previous studies have been inconsistent regarding the association between them, this systematic review and meta-analysis aims to explore the association between myopia and mental disorders.

Methods

Databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Wiley online library, and Cochrane Library were searched for eligible publications from January 2000 to July 2024. Studies assessing the relationship between myopia and any one of the mental disorders were identified. Pooled odds ratios (ORs) and their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were estimated using random-effects models.

Results

We identified 15 articles (two cohort studies and 13 cross-sectional studies) examinin

SUBMITTER: Li DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12685417 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature