A survey of public eye-care behavior and myopia education

Qianwen Liu; Qianwen Liu; Moxin Chen; Moxin Chen; Tongtong Yan; Tongtong Yan; Na Jiang; Na Jiang; Qin Shu; Qin Shu; Xiaoyi Liang; Xiaoyi Liang; Zhuoran Tao; Zhuoran Tao; Xuefeng Yang; Xuefeng Yang; Wanqin Nie; Wanqin Nie; Yonglin Guo; Yonglin Guo; Xiaojing Li; Xiaojing Li; Deyi Jasmine Zhu; Changjuan Zeng; Changjuan Zeng; Jin Li; Jin Li; Lin Li; Lin Li

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2025.1518956

Frontiers in Public Health (Feb 2025)

A survey of public eye-care behavior and myopia education

Qianwen Liu,
Qianwen Liu,
Moxin Chen,
Moxin Chen,
Tongtong Yan,
Tongtong Yan,
Na Jiang,
Na Jiang,
Qin Shu,
Qin Shu,
Xiaoyi Liang,
Xiaoyi Liang,
Zhuoran Tao,
Zhuoran Tao,
Xuefeng Yang,
Xuefeng Yang,
Wanqin Nie,
Wanqin Nie,
Yonglin Guo,
Yonglin Guo,
Xiaojing Li,
Xiaojing Li,
Deyi Jasmine Zhu,
Changjuan Zeng,
Changjuan Zeng,
Jin Li,
Jin Li,
Lin Li,
Lin Li

Affiliations

Qianwen Liu: Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Qianwen Liu: Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
Moxin Chen: Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Moxin Chen: Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
Tongtong Yan: Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Tongtong Yan: Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
Na Jiang: Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Na Jiang: Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
Qin Shu: Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Qin Shu: Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
Xiaoyi Liang: Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Xiaoyi Liang: Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
Zhuoran Tao: Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Zhuoran Tao: Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
Xuefeng Yang: Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Xuefeng Yang: Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
Wanqin Nie: Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Wanqin Nie: Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
Yonglin Guo: Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Yonglin Guo: Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
Xiaojing Li: Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Xiaojing Li: Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
Deyi Jasmine Zhu: College of Arts and Science, New York University, New York, NY, United States
Changjuan Zeng: Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Changjuan Zeng: Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
Jin Li: Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Jin Li: Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China
Lin Li: Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Lin Li: Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Shanghai, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1518956
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 13

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PurposeTo investigate the prevalence of myopia, analyze public eye care behaviors, eye protective practices, and concerns regarding myopia among different age demographics. It also aimed to provide suggestions for improving the dissemination of science popularization about myopia, taking into account different age groups.MethodsBetween May 2022 and July 2022, we gathered data from participants through online questionnaire surveys and subsequently analyzed the collected responses.ResultsThe research encompassed a total of 393 individuals, out of which 331 were identified as having myopia. The chi-square test revealed significant correlations between myopia and age (χ2 = 18.7, P = 0.002), comprehensiveness of eye examinations (χ2 = 5.0, P = 0.025), and adherence to the “20-20-20” rule (χ2 = 6.1, P = 0.014). Furthermore, there were notable variations in the frequency and comprehensiveness of eye examinations (χ2 = 14.0, P = 0.016), adherence to the “20-20-20” rule (χ2 = 25.267, P < 0.001), and levels of concern regarding myopia (χ2 = 63.8, P < 0.001) observed across different age groups. Participants aged 17 and below demonstrated a primary interest in acquiring fundamental knowledge about myopia. The 18–25 age group expressed a particular interest in strategies for managing myopia. Conversely, people between the ages of 36–45 are more concerned about whether the many rumors about myopia that have not been medically proven, such as “myopia can be cured,” are true.ConclusionAs the policies and awareness regarding myopia improve, younger people are adopting better eye-care behaviors in comparison to older populations. Enhancing visual health and reducing the occurrence of myopia requires the improvement of age-appropriate science popularization.

Published in Frontiers in Public Health

ISSN: 2296-2565 (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine
Website: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health

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