Probability of myopia in children with high refined carbohydrates consumption in France.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evaluate risk factors for paediatric myopia in a contemporary French cohort taking into account consumption of refined carbohydrates (starches and sugars).

Methods

An epidemiological cross-sectional study was conducted between May 2017 and May 2018. Two hundred sixty-four children aged 4 to 18 years attending the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Gui de Chauliac in Montpellier were recruited. Ophthalmologic or optometric cycloplegic refraction were measured. Evaluated risk factors for myopia were collected, including family history of myopia, outdoor time, reading time, screen time, physical activity, and consumption of refined carbohydrates. Association between the probability of at least one eye showing myopia (defined as < 0 D) and frequency of refined carbohydr

SUBMITTER: Berticat C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7433090 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature