Association between dry eye and myopia in schoolchildren: current evidence and possible mechanisms - Scorecard - MDSpire

Association between dry eye and myopia in schoolchildren: current evidence and possible mechanisms

  • By

  • Hongsu Wang

  • Han Yu Zhang

  • May 29, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Linking Dry Eye Disease and Myopia in Children: An Overview of Existing Evidence and Potential Mechanisms

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target PopulationSchoolchildren aged 6-18, particularly in East Asia.
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Clarify prevalence rates of DED in myopic individuals compared to non-myopic peers.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Include specific evidence-based management strategies for DED.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Expand to include specific therapies for managing myopia and DED.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • recommendations

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        Association between dry eye and myopia in schoolchildren: current evidence and possible mechanisms

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