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The Incidence and Severity of Myopia in the Population of Medical Students and Its Dependence on Various Demographic Factors and Vision Hygiene Habits.
Oszczedlowski, Pawel; Raczkiewicz, Przemyslaw; Wiesyk, Piotr; Brzuszkiewicz, Kinga; Rapa, Maria; Matysik-Wozniak, Anna; Zielinski, Grzegorz; Onyszkiewicz, Maksymilian; Rekas, Krzysztof Marek; Makosz, Inga; Latalska, Malgorzata; Czarnek-Chudzik, Aleksandra; Korulczyk, Jan; Rejdak, Robert.
  • Oszczedlowski P; Students' Scientific Association at the Chair and Department of General and Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-079 Lublin, Poland.
  • Raczkiewicz P; Students' Scientific Association at the Chair and Department of General and Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-079 Lublin, Poland.
  • Wiesyk P; Students' Scientific Association at the Chair and Department of General and Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-079 Lublin, Poland.
  • Brzuszkiewicz K; Students' Scientific Association at the Chair and Department of General and Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-079 Lublin, Poland.
  • Rapa M; Students' Scientific Association at the Chair and Department of General and Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-079 Lublin, Poland.
  • Matysik-Wozniak A; Chair and Department of General and Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-079 Lublin, Poland.
  • Zielinski G; Department of Sports Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland.
  • Onyszkiewicz M; Chair and Department of General and Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-079 Lublin, Poland.
  • Rekas KM; Students' Scientific Association at the Chair and Department of General and Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-079 Lublin, Poland.
  • Makosz I; Students' Scientific Association at the Chair and Department of General and Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-079 Lublin, Poland.
  • Latalska M; Chair and Department of General and Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-079 Lublin, Poland.
  • Czarnek-Chudzik A; Chair and Department of General and Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-079 Lublin, Poland.
  • Korulczyk J; Department of Didactics and Medical Simulation, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland.
  • Rejdak R; Chair and Department of General and Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-079 Lublin, Poland.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 20(6)2023 03 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2275146
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Background:

Myopia is one of the leading causes of visual impairment. Visual work and usage of electronic devices are known risk factors of myopia. Many education systems were forced to apply online and hybrid teaching methods, to reduce the number of new cases of COVID-19. Medical students are a population well-known for intense visual work in the form of learning; (2)

Methods:

Visual acuity and refractive error were measured in the population of medical students. Participants also filled out the survey that included their population characteristic and their habits related to the hygiene of vision; (3)

Results:

We found a correlation between the age of the first diagnosis of myopia and current values of refractive error. The majority of participants believe that the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the health of their vision. Among methods of studying, usage of the computer screen was less preferred by myopic students; (4)

Conclusions:

In the population of medical school students in Eastern Poland, visual acuity was lower than 1.0 in 232 (52.97%) in the right eye and 234 (53.42%) in the left eye. Early recognition of refractive error has influenced its current values. Among methods of studying, usage of the computer screen was less preferred by myopic students. More population-based studies should focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health of vision.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Refractive Errors / Students, Medical / COVID-19 / Myopia Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph20064699

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Refractive Errors / Students, Medical / COVID-19 / Myopia Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph20064699