The Influence of Environmental Factors on the Prevalence of Myopia in Poland

Czepita, Maciej; Czepita, Damian; Lubiński, Wojciech

doi:10.1155/2017/5983406

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“…Macieja et al . reported that watching television did not lead to a higher prevalence of myopia ( p = 0.31) in a study from Szczecin, Poland . However, You et al .…”

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Electronic devices and myopic refraction among children aged 6‐14 years in urban areas of Tianjin, China

Liu

Wei

et al. 2019

Ophthalmic Physiologic Optic

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Purpose To assess associations between different types of electronic devices, myopic refraction and ocular biometric parameters in children aged 6–14 years in urban areas of Tianjin, China. Methods A school‐based, cross‐sectional study was performed on 566 children (302 boys and 264 girls). The children underwent a comprehensive eye examination, including cycloplegic autorefraction and ocular biometry. The children's parents completed a detailed questionnaire that included each child's demographics, the use of electronic devices and other related risk factors. Results Myopia was not associated with time spent using various electronic devices. However, the mean spherical equivalent refraction (SER) decreased by 0.28 D (p = 0.042) and 0.33 D (p = 0.018) for each 1‐h increase in the time spent using smart phones and computers, respectively. In the multiple linear regression analyses of factors associated with the SER, the standardised coefficient B for time spent reading and writing was approximately four to five times larger than the standardised coefficient for time spent using smart phones or computers. Time spent using tablets and watching television was not significantly associated with the SER. A longer axial length (AL) was associated with more time spent using smart phones (B = 0.23, p = 0.006) and computers (B = 0.26, p = 0.002) but not using tablets (p = 0.45) and watching television (p = 0.45). No significant association was found between other ocular biometric parameters and time spent using various electronic devices. Conclusions On average, a more myopic SER and longer AL were both associated with more time spent using smart phones and computers, but not with time spent using tablets and watching television. The magnitude of the association between SER and time spent reading and writing was a substantially larger than that for smart phone or computer use. Different types of electronic devices had differing levels of association with myopic refraction.

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“…Macieja et al . reported that watching television did not lead to a higher prevalence of myopia ( p = 0.31) in a study from Szczecin, Poland . However, You et al .…”

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confidence: 85%

Electronic devices and myopic refraction among children aged 6‐14 years in urban areas of Tianjin, China

Liu

Wei

et al. 2019

Ophthalmic Physiologic Optic

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“…Fast growth in the prevalence of myopia in East Asian populations results from limitations in the amount of time people spend outside in the open air. Within the last 10 years, many observational studies confirmed the hypothesis that longer time spent in the open air protects one against myopia [ 5 , 18 – 21 ]. It has been shown that increased UVB exposure in children and adolescents is associated with regression of myopia, especially during the puberty period [ 20 ].…”

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“…Computer work leads to it as well while watching TV was not found to cause the development of myopia. The authors also observed that outdoor activity leads to lower prevalence of myopia in children and adolescents in the Polish population [ 5 ].…”

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Early Intervention and Nonpharmacological Therapy of Myopia in Young Adults

Zorena

Gładysiak

Ślęzak

2018

Journal of Ophthalmology

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Myopia is a condition of the eye where parallel rays focus in front of, instead of on, the retina, which results in excessive refractive power of the cornea or the lens or eyeball elongation. Studies carried out in recent years show that the etiology of myopia is complex with genetic and environmental factors playing a role. Refraction defects decrease the quality of vision, while progressing myopia can lead to partial loss of vision, which can be particularly dramatic in young adults. Therefore, it is so crucial to take appropriate actions aimed at preventing myopia progression. This is a review of nonpharmacological therapeutic possibilities of refraction defect prevention in young adults, with special regard to myofascial therapy, osteopathy, and massage of acupuncture points surrounding the eye.

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“…In 2017, Czepita M. and Czepita D. from the Pomeranian Medical University [37] and Czepita M. et al from the Pomeranian Medical University [38] wrote two papers on the subject of the prevalence of myopia in Poland.…”

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History of myopia research in Szczecin after World War II

Czepita

Kładna

2018

Ophthalmol J

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In the conducted examinations we determined that the leading center in myopia research after World War II in Poland is the Pomeranian Medical Academy (Pomeranian Medical University). In Szczecin after the World War II, various areas of ophthalmology developed significantly. Particularly intense development occurred in the field of myopia. In the conducted studies, attention was paid to epidemiology, clinical trials, surgical and conservative treatment, as well as the publication of review articles on myopia. The research findings of scientists from Szczecin were published all over the world in many prestigious journals. Their works were mostly known in the field of myopia occurrence, as well as surgical and conservative myopia treatment. The results obtained allowed the development of new methods of myopia management. The Pomeranian Medical Academy (Pomeranian Medical University) was the leading center in Poland conducting research on myopia. The researchers working in this center dealt with epidemiology, pathogenesis as well as the possibilities of surgical and conservative myopia treatment. They also pointed to the potential of using the results of experimental studies in the treatment of progressive myopia. Based on the scientific achievements of researchers of the Polish medical community after World War II, it can be assumed that in the future, scientific research will focus on the pathogenesis and treatment of myopia. The doctors place great hope on genetic treatment in inhibiting myopia progression.

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The Influence of Environmental Factors on the Prevalence of Myopia in Poland

Cited by 26 publications

References 32 publications

Electronic devices and myopic refraction among children aged 6‐14 years in urban areas of Tianjin, China

Electronic devices and myopic refraction among children aged 6‐14 years in urban areas of Tianjin, China

Early Intervention and Nonpharmacological Therapy of Myopia in Young Adults

History of myopia research in Szczecin after World War II

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