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Evaluating the Relationship Between Axial Length to Corneal Curvature Radius Ratio and Myopia in Pediatric Populations

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  • Lin Wang

  • Qianru Zhang

  • Changdong Liu

  • Qiqi Liu

  • Peipei Zhang

  • April 21, 2026

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    The study analyzed the relationship between axial length to corneal curvature radius ratio (AL/CR) and myopia in children aged 6 to 12 years.

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    Results showed that both axial length and AL/CR increased with age, while spherical equivalent decreased, indicating myopia progression.

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    The correlation between AL/CR and spherical equivalent was stronger than that between axial length and spherical equivalent.

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    The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for AL/CR was 0.938, indicating its superior diagnostic efficacy for myopia.

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    AL/CR can independently reflect changes in spherical equivalent during myopia progression, highlighting its potential for early detection.

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Evaluating the Relationship Between Axial Length to Corneal Curvature Radius Ratio and Myopia in Pediatric Populations

  • by Lin Wang, Qianru Zhang, Changdong Liu, Qiqi Liu, Peipei Zhang

  • April 21, 2026

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