Myopia, Progressive
Conditions
Brief summary
Research suggests that prolonged digital screen time is a significant contributing factor to the progression of myopia in children. Studies have shown that increased near-work activities, such as reading, writing, and screen time, can lead to an increased risk of developing myopia. The widespread use of digital devices among children has raised concerns about the potential impact on their eye health.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTProgression of Myopia
The widespread use of digital devices among children has raised concerns about the potential impact on their eye health. Excessive screen time can cause prolonged near focus, reduced outdoor time, and increased blue light exposure, all of which may contribute to myopia progression. Understanding the relationship between digital screen time and myopia progression is crucial for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies to mitigate the growing burden of myopia in children.
Sponsors
Superior University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Both male and female myopic children of age 6 to 12 years were included with BCVA 6/6 with no any eye pathology. * No medication or disease that could affect vision. * Spherical equivalent of cylinder 0.50 to 1.00 were added.
Exclusion criteria
* Opacity, cataract, any fundus pathologies, strabismus or indication of previous ocular surgeries were excluded. * High astigmatic children were excluded or more than 1.00DC.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| self admistred questioner | 12 Months | self admistred questioner to check Mild, moderate, and severe Myopia in Children |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed