An epidemiological study of the risk factors associated with myopia in young adult men in Korea.

ABSTRACT: The prevalence of myopia has been increasing worldwide. Its causes are not completely clear, although genetic and environmental factors are thought to play a role. Data were collected by the Korean Military Manpower Administration. Frequency analysis was used for comparisons of general characteristics. Pearson's chi-square tests and logistic regression analysis were used to verify the correlations between possible risk factors and the prevalence of myopia or high myopia. The prevalence of myopia (50.6-53.0%) and high myopia (11.3-12.9%) increased each year. These tended to be the highest in patients born in spring, and decreased in the following order according to education level: 4- or 6-year university education or more, high school education or less, and 2- to 3-year college education.

SUBMITTER: Lee DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5764954 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature