The influence of age in the progression from pre-myopia to myopia onset: a 1 year retrospective analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Age-Related Effects on the Transition from Pre-Myopia to Myopia: A One-Year Retrospective Study

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The study included 53 children aged 6–10 years who progressed from pre-myopia to myopia within one year.
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Annual axial elongation decreased with increasing age, with the youngest group (6 years) showing the greatest elongation.
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Statistical analysis revealed a significant effect of age on axial elongation, with younger children experiencing more growth.
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Children aged 6 and 7 years had significantly greater axial elongation compared to those aged 9 years.
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Each additional year of age was associated with a 0.093 mm decrease in annual axial elongation.