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Myopia is a significant public health issue, particularly prevalent in East and Southeast Asia, with childhood myopia requiring continuous management.
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Axial length (AL) elongation is a key indicator of myopia progression, closely linked to changes in ocular components like vitreous chamber depth (VCD).
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The study utilized a dual-design approach, combining retrospective analysis and prospective cohort study to examine ocular component interactions in children.
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Participants included 406 eyes in a retrospective study and 42 pediatric patients in a prospective cohort, focusing on ages 3 to 18 years.
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Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in ocular parameters between the cohort and retrospective studies, highlighting age-related variations.
