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Refractive error and vision problems in children: association with increased sedentary behavior and reduced exercise

Clare Quigley1, Lina Zgaga2, Georgios Vartsakis3

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Galway University Hospital, Ireland.

Journal of AAPOS : the Official Publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
|May 20, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Children with vision problems, including refractive error, tend to be more sedentary and less active. This study found a link between vision issues and decreased physical activity in children.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Refractive error and vision problems are common in childhood.
  • Sedentary behavior and low physical activity are global health concerns.
  • Understanding the interplay between vision and lifestyle in children is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between refractive error and vision problems in children and their sedentary behavior and physical activity levels.
  • To examine the relationship between vision problems and body mass index (BMI) in children.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study utilizing data from the nationally representative Growing Up in Ireland (GUI) Study.
  • Inclusion of 8,568 children aged approximately 9 years.
  • Vision problems and sedentary behavior assessed via caregiver reports; BMI calculated during interviews.

Main Results:

  • 11.68% of children had reported refractive error or vision problems.
  • A significant positive association was found between vision problems and sedentary behavior (P=0.00089).
  • An inverse association was observed between vision problems and exercise (P=0.01).
  • No significant association was found between vision problems and children's BMI.

Conclusions:

  • Refractive error and vision problems in children are associated with increased sedentary behavior.
  • Children with vision problems demonstrated decreased participation in physical activity.
  • While associations were found, this study did not establish a causal relationship between vision problems and lifestyle factors.
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