Chief & Presenting Author: Dr.Sneha Batra

Co Author(s): Dr.Bandyopadhyay Supratik, Dr.Swarup Kumar Roy, Dr.SHYAMAL SAHA

Abstract

STUDY DESIGN Descriptive, observational study
PURPOSE To describe risk factors of progressive myopia and accommodation anomalies in children
METHODS Children, 6-16 years with progressive myopia were included. Family history, time spent for near work, digital devices, outdoor activities, sunlight exposure noted. Accommodative response noted. Axial length measured by optical biometry(OA-2000, Tomey).
RESULTS 217 children (103 boys, 114 girls) were enrolled over 15 months. 76 (35%) had atleast one parent myopic. Time spent for near work was 6.81 hr, additional 1.77 hr for digital devices. Time for outdoor activities was 46.4 min, of which 24.5 min was in sunlight. Accommodative response was normal in 83 children (38.25%), significant lag in 35 children (16.13%), significant lead in 75 children (34.56%).
CONCLUSIONS Prolonged near work and restricted outdoor activities were main factors identified for myopia progression. Significant number of children showed accommodation anomalies.