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Astigmatism Increased in Kids After the COVID Pandemic
In a cohort of 21,655 children ages 6 to 8 years, the prevalence rate of refractive astigmatism of at least 1.0 diopter (D) ...
The prevalence and severity of pediatric astigmatism are found to have increased after the pandemic
The prevalence and severity of refractive astigmatism and corneal astigmatism increased among schoolchildren after the ...
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Astigmatism on the rise in kids after COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased astigmatism in children, with prolonged screen time and less outdoor activity ...
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Why astigmatism causes blurry vision, especially at night
For example, an estimated 23% of 20- to 39-year-olds, 28% of 40 to 59-year-olds, and 50% of those 60 and older have astigmatism. The condition can occur with nearsightedness (myopia) or ...
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Researchers find significant increase in childhood astigmatism post-COVID
The study findings indicated that lifestyle changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic were connected to an increase in childhood astigmatisms.
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Prevalence, Severity of Pediatric Astigmatism Increased After Pandemic
The prevalence and severity of refractive astigmatism and corneal astigmatism increased among schoolchildren after the ...