Let Us Avoid a 'Myopic View' in Times of COVID-19

Overview

Journal Children (Basel)

Specialty Health Services

Date 2022 Aug 26

PMID 36010016

Authors

Lai Yien

Katherine Lun

Cheryl Ngo

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people from almost all facets of life and it's impact is extremely palpable among students. In this review paper, we discuss about the risk factors for myopia progression that were exacerbated by the pandemic, which are supported by evidence from studies published recently. It is imperative that measures are put in place to address the rising incidence of myopia so as to prevent the impending myopia pandemic.

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