The Impact of Study-at-Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Myopia Progression in Chinese Children

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 9

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2022

Background: To assess the impact of study-at-home during COVID-19 pandemic on myopia development in Chinese schoolchildren. Methods: This historical cohort involved two groups with a total 154 children. The exposed group was formed from 77 children aged 8 to 10 years who studied at home 7-month period (follow-up period: January – August 2020) and did not study before outbreak (baseline July 2019 2020). Seventy-seven undergo 7 months 2015, follow-up 2016) were included control group. Cycloplegic refraction, axial length uncorrected visual acuity measured 3 times. questionnaire mainly focused collecting habits. Results: Myopia progression similar between baseline period. However, had greater change refraction toward (−0.83 ± 0.56 D) than (−0.28 0.54 D; p < 0.001). In addition, exhibited significantly (−0.33 0.46 Difference-in-difference analysis indicated that accelerated ( t = −0.567; Conclusions: During

Язык: Английский

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The Efficacy of Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments Lenses in Slowing Myopia Progression

Ophthalmology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 130(5), С. 542 - 550

Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic–Related Lifestyle on Myopia

Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 11(5), С. 470 - 480

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2022

Purpose: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic–related lifestyle on myopia outcomes in children young adults. Methods: A search was conducted PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register Controlled Trials databases (with manual searching reference lists reviews). Studies included assessed changes myopia-related (cycloplegic refraction) during COVID pre-COVID. Of 367 articles identified, 7 (6 prospective cohorts; 1 repeated cross-sectional study) comprising 6327 participants aged 6 17 were included. Quality appraisals performed with Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklists. Pooled differences annualized myopic shifts or mean spherical equivalent (SE) pre-COVID obtained from random-effects models. Results: In all studies, SE moved toward direction (vs pre-COVID), where 5 reported significantly faster [difference means changes: −1.20 −0.35 diopters per year, [D/y]; pooled estimate: −0.73 D/y; 95% confidence interval (CI): −0.96, −0.50; P<0.001], 2 more (difference means: −0.72 −0.44 −0.54 CI: −0.80, −0.28; P<0.001). Three studies higher (SE ≤−0.50 D) incidence (2.0- 2.6-fold increase) versus assessing changes, 4 lower time outdoors (pre-COVID vs COVID: 1.1–1.8 0.4–1.0 hours day, [h/d]), 3 screen 0.7–2.8 2.4–6.9 h/d). Conclusions: This suggests pre-COVID) 17. COVID-19 restrictions may have worsened shifts, lifting lessen this effect. Evaluations long-term pandemic onset progression large are warranted confirm these findings.

Язык: Английский

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Pediatric Myopia Progression During the COVID-19 Pandemic Home Quarantine and the Risk Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10

Опубликована: Июль 22, 2022

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has made many countries adopt restrictive measures like home quarantine. Children were required to study at home, which parents worried about the rapid myopic progression of their children. To compare myopia during quarantine with time before it and risk factors progression, we conducted this study. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web Science find literature from December 2019 March 2022 related children's progression. Outcomes included axial length spherical equivalent refraction. Factors digital screen device outdoor activity analyzed. Results Ten studies in meta-analysis. Compared same period pandemic, refraction decreased (OR = −0.27; 95% CI [−0.33, −0.21]; Z 8.42; P &lt; 0.00001). However, subgroup analysis showed that there no significant differences between two groups higher-grade school-aged children (grades 4 above, 11 18 years old) 0.01; [−0.05, 0.07]; =0.4; 0.69). outcome difference 0.06; [−0.31, 0.44]; 0.34; 0.74). As for factors, forest plots 4.56; [4.45, 4.66]; 85.57; 0.00001) −1.82; [−2.87, −0.76]; 3.37; 0.0008) Conclusion was accelerated, especially younger Increased times factors. When eases, more on activities less devices are needed Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/logout.php .

Язык: Английский

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Effects of remote learning during the COVID-19 lockdown on children’s visual health: a systematic review

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 12(8), С. e062388 - e062388

Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2022

Objectives Increased exposure to digital devices as part of online classes increases susceptibility visual impairments, particularly among school students taught using e-learning strategies. This study aimed identify the impact remote learning during COVID-19 lockdown on children’s health. Design Systematic review Preferred Reporting Items for Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Data sources Scopus, PubMed ScienceDirect databases from year 2020 onwards. Eligibility criteria We included cross-sectional, case–control, cohort studies, case series reports, published in English, Spanish or French, that approached effects health neurotypical children. extraction synthesis a total 21 articles with previous quality assessments Joanna Briggs checklist. Risk bias assessment was applied National Institutes Health tool before-and-after studies no control group; developed by Hoy et al assess cross-sectional studies; Murad evaluate methodological reports series; Newcastle-Ottawa Scale studies. Results All but one reported deleterious Overall, most frequently identified ocular were refractive errors, accommodation disturbances symptoms such dry eye asthenopia. Conclusions dependence has either induced exacerbated disturbances, rapid progression myopia, fatigue symptoms, vergence children who engaged lockdown. PROSPERO registration number CRD42022307107.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and Estimation of the Evolution of Myopia in Spanish Children

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(6), С. 1800 - 1800

Опубликована: Март 21, 2024

Background: In recent decades, myopia has turned into a public health issue across the world. Between 1993 and 2016, percentage of myopes increased from 10.4% to 34.2%. This study aims analyze prevalence in Spanish children five seven years old over last predict rate Spain by 2030. Methods: The sample consisted aged between 5 7, who underwent an optometric examination consisting measurement visual acuity (VA) determination objective subjective refraction. cut-off points define refractive error are established spherical equivalent (SE) value: hyperopia for SE or equal +0.50 D; under −0.50 emmetropia when is D D. Results: was 19%. Myopia progressively as grew up (p ≤ 0.001). It estimated that, year 2030, will be 30.2% [CI: 25.3–35.0], which 81.9% 78.3–85.3] have low myopia, 10.0% 7.2–12.8] moderate 7.3% 4.9–9.7] high myopia. Conclusions: Nineteen percent myopes. expected that 7 age These estimations support eye care professionals recommending spend more time outdoors prevent onset use methods control avoid reaching these figures

Язык: Английский

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Myopia Progression in Children: A Systematic Review

Cureus, Год журнала: 2022, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Авг. 26, 2022

Myopia is the most common refractive error among children. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected children's health in many ways. Policy changes due to COVID-19 pandemic, such as home quarantine and online schooling, have been proposed causes for increased risk of myopia progression. During strict quarantine, children spend less time outdoors more using electronic devices which are important factors associated with myopia. Our systematic review aims assess relationship between progression these We did literature search from PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect. A total 10 research papers were selected final Preferred Reporting Item Systematic Review Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. articles used had a quality than 70%. was determined Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tool. included eight cross-sectional two cohort studies. Most studies questionnaires Standardized ocular examinations done measure visual acuity, spherical equivalent, axial lengths. study found that by reduced spent screen during pandemic. also use devices, mobile phones tablets, significantly

Язык: Английский

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A relação intrínseca entre a progressão da miopia em crianças e a pandemia da Covid-19

Brazilian Journal of Health Review, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 8(1), С. e76526 - e76526

Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025

Introdução: A miopia é um erro refrativo comum que causada pela curvatura exacerbada da córnea leva os raios de luz focalizar na frente retina devido a acomodação amenizada. Na pandemia COVID-19, houve aumento do tempo exposição à tela em crianças, tal fato favorece progressão miopia, uma vez possuem menor fator proteção ambiental. Objetivo: Analisar relação intrínseca entre crianças e COVID-19. Material Métodos: Realizou-se revisão literatura, feito através pesquisas utilizando-se descritores “Myopia and covid” children nas bases dados PubMed®/MEDLINE® Scielo. Foram encontrados 20 artigos, quais relacionavam-se com o critério inclusão. Apenas 13 artigos puderam ser utilizados no trabalho. Resultados Discussão: COVID-19 afetou rotina das isso incidência miopia. O aproximadamente dobrou durante confinamento, indo 16%, antes pandemia, para 27% após 1 ano início período. prática atividade física foi as míopes não míopes. Não diferença sono dois grupos, sendo média diária 9,4 horas. Medidas educacionais, como estabelecer limites uso, devem implementadas evitar doença. Considerações Finais: Fatores ambientais impactaram saudáveis.

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Increasing myopia in Scotland at age of 3.5–5.5 years: A retrospective epidemiological study

Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2025

Abstract Purpose Scotland has comprehensive child vision screening at age 3.5–5.5 years of age, with ~85% participation (40,000–50,000 episodes annually). Orthoptists deliver the screening, including presenting vision, cover test and other tests. Screening failures are referred for eye examinations, cycloplegic refraction. The study aims to report refractive error data from these examinations (~5000–6000 annually) 3 before 2 following COVID‐19 pandemic, investigate correlations between myopia socio‐economic factors. Methods Right eight Scottish health boards (HB) reported spherical equivalent refraction (SER) 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2020–21 2021–22. Associations were investigated proportion sample in each HB population different levels deprivation index, classification on a rural/urban continuum dwelling type. Results Refractive frequency distributions revealed myopic shift SER over 5 years. Median (interquartile range) 2021–22 was +1.38 D (+0.50 +2.75), (+0.25 +2.63), +1.13 +2.25) +1.25 (+0.38 +2.25), respectively. increase statistically significant last compared first ( p < 0.0005). myopes (≤−0.50 D) increased <7.8% annually 2013–16 11.51% 10.65% (linear trend: r = 0.94, 0.006). children and: (1) index low not significant; (2) most urban environments high 0.79; 0.003); (3) dwellings that flats/apartments also 0.83, 0.002). Conclusions In this predominantly Caucasian population, post‐COVID. A strong association exists living urbanicity, but index.

Язык: Английский

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Coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak and associated public health measures increase the progression of myopia among children and adolescents: Evidence synthesis

Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 42(4), С. 744 - 752

Опубликована: Март 22, 2022

Abstract Purpose Although studies have suggested that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) outbreak increased myopia progression, they had different settings and analysis methods. This study compared progression before during COVID‐19 using meta‐analysis. Methods Relevant literature was searched on EMBASE, PubMed, ClinEpiDB Web of Science reviewed until 8 October 2021. The Newcastle–Ottawa Scale used to evaluate quality original studies. mean difference change in spherical equivalent refraction (SER) for evaluation pandemic. Results meta‐analysis included eight with 773, 797 individuals aged 5–18 years. Pooled indicated annual pandemic 0.41 D higher (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.35–0.48, p < 0.01) than Subgroup cycloplegic (mean difference, 0.30 D; 95% CI, 0.22–0.38; or noncycloplegic 0.60 0.27–0.93; significantly both refractive measurements. Conclusion Our findings demonstrated accelerated myopic past. Government policies are urgently required prevent control progression.

Язык: Английский

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