Comparison of Factors Associated with Myopia among Middle School Students in Urban and Rural Regions of Anhui, China

This study assessed the modifiable factors associated with myopia and compared them between rural and urban regions. METHODS Data were collected from December 2020 to March 2021. A multistage stratified cluster sampling method was used to select 6154 middle school students. All children underwent an eye examination, including visual acuity and cycloplegic refraction. Data on near work, sleep, and outdoor activities were collected in questionnaires. RESULTS The myopia prevalence values in urban and rural regions were 68.1 and 63.7%, respectively (χ2 = 15.57, P
Source: Optometry and Vision Science - Category: Opthalmology Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research