Current status of vision and refractive errors among children and adolescents in northeast Sichuan, China: a school-based cross-sectional study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Current status of vision and refractive errors among children and adolescents in northeast Sichuan, China: a school-based cross-sectional study

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  • Zhe Li

  • Ximin Yin

  • Xinyi He

  • Wenchuan Liao

  • Yunchun Zou

  • May 13, 2026

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    The study assessed visual acuity and refractive errors in 59,319 students from northeastern Sichuan, achieving a screening rate of 97.23%.

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    Poor visual acuity and suspected myopia prevalence reached 90.81% and nearly 90% in senior high school students, indicating significant educational stage impact.

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    Female students exhibited a higher prevalence of suspected myopia, with regional disparities showing Nanbu County at 80.49% and Langzhong City at 46.41%.

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    Urban students had a significantly higher prevalence of myopia compared to township students, with ordinary schools showing greater rates than key schools.

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    The findings provide essential data for developing targeted myopia prevention strategies in northeastern Sichuan, addressing regional disparities and risk factors.

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Current status of vision and refractive errors among children and adolescents in northeast Sichuan, China: a school-based cross-sectional study

  • by Zhe Li, Ximin Yin, Xinyi He, Wenchuan Liao, Yunchun Zou

  • May 13, 2026

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