Myopia in Bulgarian school children: prevalence, risk factors, and health care coverage.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of myopia has increased in recent years, with changes being dynamic and uneven in different regions. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of visual impairment caused by myopia in Bulgarian school children, associated risk factors, and health care coverage.

Methods

A cross-sectional study among 1401 children (mean age 10.38, standard deviation 2.70) is conducted in three locations in Bulgaria from 2016 to 2020. Refractive error is measured with an auto-refractor in the absence of cycloplegia, the visual acuity is assessed without refractive error correction. A paper-based preliminary questionnaire is used to collect data on previous eye examinations, prescribed optical vision correction, regularity of wearing corrective glasses and

SUBMITTER: Dragomirova M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9166668 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature