Cohort study shows visual impairment risks in preschoolers due to urbanization, indicating a need for early screening.
Refractive development among preschool children in Sucheng District is significantly impacted by rapid urbanization, characterized by an accelerated depletion of hyperopic reserve and an earlier-than-expected emmetropization process. Girls and children aged 5-6 years (final assessment period) represent high-risk groups for visual impairment, underscoring the need for an annual kindergarten-based screening and early intervention system.
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