Exploring the Link Between Sleep Duration and Visual Impairment and Major Eye Diseases: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005-2008.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study is aimed at investigating the association between sleep duration and visual impairment, as well as its relationship with major eye diseases, using data from a large-scale population-based survey.

Methods

This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence of visual impairment and major eye conditions among 5231 individuals aged 40 and older, utilizing data from the NHANES 2005-2008 survey. Sleep duration was categorized as short (< 7 h), normal (7-9 h), and long (> 9 h). Visual impairment was defined as corrected visual acuity < 20/40, and major eye diseases included cataract surgery, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, any retinopathy, any ocular disease, and any objectively determined ocular disease. Univariate and mult

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12744952 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature