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To assess the progression of myopia in children before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 22, 2026Ophthalmic Epidemiology

Myopic Progression of Children Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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To assess the progression of myopia in children before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
Analyzed data using meta-analysis techniques
Focused on children with myopia and those from various regions
Found increased myopia progression during home confinement
Notably observed in children from non-East Asian regions
Identified a significant correlation between pandemic conditions and myopia rates

Implication

Systematic review reports accelerated myopia progression in children during COVID-19, suggesting significant public health implications.

Abstract

Home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the progression of myopia in children, especially in those with myopia or from regions other than East Asia. This systematic review protocol was registered with PROSPERO [CRD420251061387].

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Ye et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bf86ecf665edcd009e9173 https://doi.org/10.1080/09286586.2026.2645112

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Implication

Systematic review reports accelerated myopia progression in children during COVID-19, suggesting significant public health implications.

Myopic Progression of Children Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Myopic Progression of Children Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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