Comparative Study of Refractive Errors Pre and Post COVID-19 Pandemic in Individuals with Increased Screen Time in the Age Group of 18-25 Years: A Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v14.3520Keywords:
Screening, COVID-19 Pandemic, Refractive Errors, ReviewAbstract
This literature review examines existing research on the comparative changes in refractive errors (such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism) in young adults aged 18-25, related to increased screen time before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. With remote work, online education, and social isolation leading to prolonged exposure to digital devices, there is a growing concern regarding the impact of this lifestyle change on visual health. The review synthesizes findings from cross-sectional studies, discusses the potential mechanisms linking increased screen time to worsening refractive errors, and highlights gaps in the literature for future research directions.
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Association between Time Spent on Smart Devices and Change in Refractive Error: A 1-Year Prospective Observational Study among Hong Kong Children and Adolescents Chi-wai Do 1,† , Lily Y. L. Chan 1,† , Andy C. Y. Tse 2 , Teris Cheung 3 , Billy C. L. So 4 , Wing Chun Tang 1 , W. Y. Yu 1 , Geoffrey C. H. Chu 1 , Grace P. Y. Szeto 5 , Regina L. T. Lee 6 and Paul H. Lee 3,*
Changes in Refractive Error Under COVID-19: A 3-Year Follow-up Study Xiaoyan Yang . Qian Fan . Yue Zhang . Xiaoqin Chen . Yanglin Jiang.,China
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