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Astigmatism Up After COVID Restrictions

Researchers identified delayed corneal changes in schoolchildren that emerged after myopia rates had already increased during the pandemic.

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • May 12, 2026

  • 5 min

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Top Institutions in Ophthalmology

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  • #1

    Hong Kong Children Eye Study
    Hong Kong Children Eye Study

    Hong Kong, N/A

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

  • #2

    University of Michigan School of Medicine
    University of Michigan School of Medicine

    Ann Arbor, Michigan

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

  • #3

    Southern College of Optometry
    Southern College of Optometry

    Memphis, Tennessee

    Key Differentiators

    • Optometry

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Astigmatism Up After COVID Restrictions

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • May 12, 2026

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