Long-term cohort study reveals increased screen time worsens myopia progression in children, indicating a need for better visual habits.
Myopia progression accelerated during the pandemic and was strongly associated with increased screen time and prolonged remote education. These behavioral factors had a greater influence on progression than low-dose atropine, underscoring the importance of addressing visual habits in pediatric myopia management.
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