Tag: myopia
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Myopia Among School Children in Beirut: Prevalence, Demographics, and Public Health Implications
Introduction Myopia, defined both qualitatively by the eye’s light focus in front of the retina and quantitatively as a spherical equivalent (SE) of −0.50D or less, is a leading global refractive error. Beyond blurred distance vision, myopia is linked to higher risks of cataracts, glaucoma, myopic maculopathy, and retinal detachment. The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR)…
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Prevalence and Demographic Profile of Myopia Among School Children in Beirut, Lebanon
Introduction Myopia, defined both qualitatively and quantitatively, is a refractive error where light focuses in front of the retina during relaxed accommodation. Quantitatively, it is often identified as a spherical equivalent (SE) of −0.50 diopters (D) or less in at least one eye. Globally, myopia is the most common refractive error and poses risks for…
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Protecting Kids’ Eyesight: Clean Air Against Myopia
Why air quality matters for children’s eyesight As children grow, their eyes undergo rapid development. Outdoor light exposure is known to support healthy eye growth and may help protect against myopia. However, air pollution can undermine these benefits by introducing oxidative stress and inflammation to ocular tissues. When cities struggle with smog and high particulate…
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Protecting Kids’ Eyesight: Clean Air May Curb Myopia
Protecting kids’ eyesight through cleaner air Protecting kids’ eyesight is becoming as much about air quality as it is about school screenings and near-work habits. A growing body of research suggests that reducing air pollution could improve vision health in children and play a meaningful role in tackling the global rise in myopia. While the…
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Protecting Kids’ Eyesight: Clean Air to Fight Myopia
Protecting kids’ eyesight starts with cleaner air New research suggests that reducing air pollution does more than protect lungs and hearts. For schoolchildren, it could also preserve vision and slow the worldwide rise of myopia. While scientists caution that more work is needed to prove causation, the findings add a powerful dimension to the conversation…