Background Due to high prevalence myopia has gained importance in epidemiological
studies. Children with early onset are at particular risk of complications associated with …

Purpose The aim of the study was a systematic review of refractive errors across the world
according to the WHO regions. Methods To extract articles on the prevalence of refractive …

Purpose: To determine the global prevalence and common causes of visual impairment (VI)
and blindness in children. Methods: In this meta-analysis, a structured search strategy was …

Background: Amblyopia is one of the most important causes of vision impairment in the
world, especially in children. Although its prevalence varies in different parts of the world, no …

Purpose To determine the relationship between accommodative lag and rate of myopia
progression when Ghanaian myopic school children are either undercorrected or fully …

Background: In recent years, there was a significant increase in myopia incidence
worldwide. However, it is still not clear how it affects Spanish children. Since 2016, this …

Childhood visual impairment (VI) have a significant impact on the educational achievement,
career choices and social life of affected individual, and in children, is mainly due to either …

Purpose There remains a lack of information on the perception and adoption of myopia
control strategies among African eye care practitioners (ECPs). This study provides an …

Myopia has become a significant global public health and socioeconomic problem [1–4].
Developed countries, especially among East Asia, have been faced with high prevalence of …

Purpose Increased prevalence of myopia is a major public health challenge worldwide,
including in Africa. While previous studies have shown an increasing prevalence in Africa …