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School grades and myopia.

Seang-Mei Saw1, Angela Cheng, Allan Fong

  • 1Department of Community, Occupational and Family Medicine, National University of Singapore, 16 Medical Drive, Singapore 117597. cofsawsm@nus.edu.sg

Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics : the Journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists)
|February 28, 2007
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Higher school grades in Singapore children are linked to an increased risk of myopia. This suggests academic performance may be an indicator of factors contributing to myopia development.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Myopia is a growing public health concern globally.
  • Understanding risk factors for myopia in children is crucial for prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between academic performance and myopia prevalence in Singaporean children.
  • To determine if school grades are associated with the development of myopia.

Main Methods:

  • The study included 10-12 year old children from the Singapore Cohort study Of the Risk factors for Myopia (SCORM).
  • Academic performance data from national examinations were collected.
  • Ocular measurements including cycloplegic autorefraction and biometry were performed.

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Main Results:

  • Children with higher school examination scores showed a significantly increased odds ratio for myopia (OR=2.5).
  • Positive associations were observed between myopia and English (p=0.001) and native language scores (p<0.001).
  • Mathematics scores showed a borderline association with myopia (p=0.055).

Conclusions:

  • School grades appear to be positively associated with myopia in Singaporean children.
  • Academic performance may serve as a proxy for cumulative near work or intelligence, both potential myopia risk factors.