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[Research progress on the impacts of pregnancy and puerperium-related factors on refractive errors in children]

D Q Zhu1, S M Tao2, F B Tao3

  • 1Department of Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China.

Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine]
|February 22, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Pregnancy and puerperium factors significantly impact children's refractive error development. Understanding these perinatal influences is crucial for early prevention and reducing childhood vision problems.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology and Public Health

Background:

  • Refractive error, a common childhood ophthalmic disease, results from axial length and refractive power mismatch, causing visual blur.
  • It is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, with increasing attention on perinatal influences.

Approach:

  • This review systematically summarizes the impact of pregnancy and puerperium-related factors on children's refractive error.
  • Factors examined include maternal lifestyle, pregnancy complications, comorbidities, and adverse outcomes across different gestational stages.

Key Points:

  • Maternal lifestyle choices during pregnancy can affect refractive error development in offspring.
  • Pregnancy complications and comorbidities present risks for refractive error in children.
  • Adverse pregnancy outcomes are linked to an increased incidence of refractive error in children.

Conclusions:

  • Perinatal healthcare strategies informed by these findings can aid in preventing and controlling childhood refractive error.
  • Early intervention and awareness can mitigate the public health burden associated with childhood vision impairment.

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