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[Possible increase of myopia prevalence among children in Sweden]

Tomas Bro1

  • 1Region Jönköpings län - Ögonmottagningen Höglandssjukhuset Eksjö, Sweden Region Jönköpings län - Ögonmottagningen Höglandssjukhuset Eksjö, Sweden.

Lakartidningen
|August 1, 2018
PubMed

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This study found a slight increase in myopia prevalence among Swedish children aged 4-7 years between 2008 and 2017. While incidence and prevalence rose, the increase was not considered considerable compared to prior research.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a growing global health concern, particularly in children.
  • Understanding myopia prevalence in specific populations is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Previous research indicates a rising trend in childhood myopia worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and incidence of myopia in a Swedish pediatric population.
  • To analyze trends in myopia prescriptions among children aged 4-7 years over a decade.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of anonymized patient data from children referred for eye care in Sweden.
  • Inclusion of data on myopia spectacle prescriptions from 2008 to 2017.
  • Focus on children aged 4-7 years during the study period.

Main Results:

  • The incidence of myopia increased from 0.13% to 0.36% between 2008 and 2017.
  • Myopia prevalence in the same group rose from 0.24% to 0.68% during 2012-2017.
  • A slight increase in myopia prevalence was observed, but no considerable rise compared to previous studies.

Conclusions:

  • The study indicates a modest increase in myopia prevalence among young children in Sweden.
  • The observed rise in myopia requires further investigation, particularly using refractive values as an outcome measure.
  • Continued monitoring and research are necessary to confirm long-term myopia trends in Swedish children.

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