Spectacle wear and refractive errors in Dutch children

ConclusionsSpectacle wear in these European children started early in preschool and increased to substantial figures at school age. Among children with spectacle wear,>30% were already myopic, illustrating the urgency to implement myopia prevention strategies in child health centers.Key messagesEarly onset myopia is a public health issue. Of the 6- to 7-year-olds with spectacles 30-34% were already myopic.Monitoring of refractive errors and preventive lifestyle interventions are warranted.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research