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[Prevalence of refractive errors in Norway].

Anna Midelfart1, Bettina Kinge, Sven Midelfart

  • 1Avdeling for øyesykdommer, Institutt for nevromedisin, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, 7489 Trondheim. anna.midelfart@medisin.ntnu.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|January 13, 2004
PubMed
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Refractive errors like myopia are common in Norwegian adults. This study found myopia prevalence at 35% in young adults and 30.3% in middle-aged adults, indicating a significant public health concern.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Refractive errors are a significant global health issue.
  • Understanding prevalence in specific populations is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Norway's adult population has not been extensively studied for refractive error distribution.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of refractive errors in young and middle-aged Norwegian adults.
  • To analyze the distribution of myopia, hyperopia, and emmetropia within these age groups.
  • To identify potential demographic variations in refractive error prevalence.

Summary:

  • A population-based study in Norway measured refractive errors in 3137 adults (ages 20-25 and 40-45).
  • Emmetropia was found in about half the participants.

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  • Myopia prevalence was 35.0% in young adults and 30.3% in middle-aged adults, with higher rates in younger women.
  • Hyperopia prevalence increased with age, from 13.2% to 17.4%.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights a high prevalence of myopia in the Norwegian adult population.
    • Provides essential data for eye health strategies and resource allocation in Norway.
    • Informs future research on risk factors and preventative measures for refractive errors.