The prevalence and severity of pediatric astigmatism are found to have increased after the pandemic
The prevalence and severity of refractive astigmatism and corneal astigmatism increased among schoolchildren after the ...
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Astigmatism Increased in Kids After the COVID Pandemic
In a cohort of 21,655 children ages 6 to 8 years, the prevalence rate of refractive astigmatism of at least 1.0 diopter (D) ...
Increased screen time to drive near-sightedness in children, adults: Experts
Overuse of digital devices and the resulting increased screen time is driving a significant number of people, especially the ...
The Print8h
Doctors see rise in myopia among youth, call for action to prevent ‘digital eye strain’
With nearly 50 per cent of the population projected to develop near-sightedness or myopia due to prolonged digital device usage, doctors highlighted the need for preventive measures to combat ‘digital ...
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Digital Eye Strain: A Growing Concern Amidst Increased Screen Time
Experts warn of rising myopia cases due to extended digital device usage, especially among children. The increase in screen ...
The Week7h
Doctors warn of myopia surge in young people, emphasise need for healthy digital habits
By taking simple steps such as following the 20-20-20 rule, and maintaining proper viewing distances, individuals can ...
Experts warn 50% of global population may develop near-sightedness due to digital eye strain
About 50 percent of the global population is expected to develop near-sightedness in the near future, thanks to the ...
50 percent of the population to develop near-sightedness due to digital eye strain say experts at ASSOCHAM’s ‘Illness To Wellness’ Summit
World moving towards an explosive myopia crisisBody functions as a connected system - eye health is linked to liver, heart ...
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Astigmatism on the rise in kids after COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased astigmatism in children, with prolonged screen time and less outdoor activity ...
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Prevalence, Severity of Pediatric Astigmatism Increased After Pandemic
The prevalence and severity of refractive astigmatism and corneal astigmatism increased among schoolchildren after th ...
Why are children wearing glasses at an early age? Know reasons and prevention measures
Know why children are wearing glasses at an alarmingly young age. Learn the underlying reasons and potential risks associated ...
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Association between asthma and type 2 diabetes in a Swedish adult population: a register-based cross-sectional study.
Asthma and type 2 diabetes are two important causes of morbidity globally. We examined both the association of type 2 diabetes with asthma in Swedish adults and the familial co-aggregation of the ...