Association of blepharoptosis with refractive error in the Korean general population.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

We investigated the effect of blepharoptosis on refractive errors across different age groups in Korean population.

Subjects/methods

This cross-sectional study was performed with data obtained in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) from 2008 to 2012. A total of 33,103 participants were enroled in our study. Blepharoptosis was defined as a marginal reflex distance 1 (MRD1) less than 2 mm, and was diagnosed in 3,305 (9.98%) participants. Ophthalmic examinations were performed, including measurements of MRD1, spherical equivalent, and degree of astigmatism. The age range was divided into three groups: less than 20 years old; more than 20 years and less than 60 years old; and more than 60 years old.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Kim Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8526571 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature