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September 10, 2025International Journal of Research in Medical SciencesOpen Access

Estimation of progression of pediatric myopia in school going children among 4-15 years of age

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JAJamshed AliIllinois College of OptometryDSDaud Hasan SiddiquiSuVi Eye Institute and Lasik Laser CenterSGSunil Kumar GuptaIndian Institute of Technology Dhanbad

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Implication

Prospective study identifies increased prevalence of pediatric myopia linked to screen time and lack of eye education in rural children.

Key Points

  • Prevalence of pediatric myopia increased from 16.28% to 22.85% over six months, indicating a significant rise in cases.
  • Demographic data show that 61% of myopia patients were male, highlighting a gender disparity in pediatric myopia prevalence.
  • Comprehensive ophthalmic examinations revealed critical links between increased screen time and myopia progression.
  • Promoting outdoor activities and regular eye check-ups may significantly aid in controlling pediatric myopia in rural populations.

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Ali et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c243f6b210217d647a901fhttps://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20252784
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