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September 18, 2025Open Access

Refractive Errors and their Effect on Academic Performance: A Public Health Perspective in University Students

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AHAhmed HashimUniversity of Medical Sciences and TechnologyOMOsama MokhtarUniversity of Medical Sciences and TechnologyTATaghwa Elfatih Mohamed AliUniversity of Medical Sciences and Technology

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Implication

Cross-sectional analysis reveals associations of refractive errors with academic performance in students, suggesting public health implications.

Key Points

  • A high prevalence of refractive errors, particularly myopia, affects academic performance among university students.
  • 32% of participants experienced myopia, while 36% reported no refractive errors, indicating a need for eye care.
  • The study used a cross-sectional descriptive method, assessing data from online questionnaires filled by 308 university students.
  • Findings highlight the necessity for early intervention and ongoing support to enhance the quality of life and academic success.

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Hashim et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46ccf31b076d99fa6924ahttps://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7557907/v1
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