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Refractive error and vision correction in a general sports-playing population
Fabrizio Zeri1, Sabrina Pitzalis2,3, Assunta Di Vizio4
1School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.
Clinical & Experimental Optometry
|November 11, 2017
Summary
This study found that while sports participation doesn't alter myopia prevalence, outdoor activities are linked to lower rates. Contact lens use is significantly higher among athletes, with preferences varying by sport and age.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Sports Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Refractive errors are common, impacting visual acuity and quality of life.
- Understanding vision correction preferences in active populations is crucial for safety and performance.
- Previous research has not extensively explored refractive error prevalence and correction methods in amateur athletes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of refractive errors in amateur athletes.
- To identify vision correction methods used during sports participation.
- To assess attitudes towards different vision correction options across various sports.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based survey was administered to individuals participating in sports.
- Data was collected from sports centers, gyms, and universities with a focus on motor sciences.
- Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify predictors of myopia prevalence.
Main Results:
- The study included 1,573 participants (mean age 26.5 years; 63.5% male).
- Refractive errors were reported by 38.2% of non-surgically treated participants, with myopia being the most common (31.2%).
- Outdoor sports were associated with lower myopia prevalence, and contact lenses were the preferred correction method (18.7% penetration).
Conclusions:
- Sports participation itself is not associated with altered myopia prevalence in adults.
- Engaging in outdoor sports correlates with reduced rates of myopia.
- Contact lens use is substantially higher in athletes compared to the general adult population, with preferences influenced by sport type, age, and activity level.
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