The prevalence and severity of refractive and corneal astigmatism in children rose after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Astigmatism happens when the front part of the eye curves to be shaped like an oval, which can cause blurry vision, eye ...

Both refractive and corneal astigmatism saw an increase in prevalence in children after the COVID-19 pandemic, with corneal changes potentially playing a part.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased astigmatism in children, with prolonged screen time and less outdoor activity contributing to eye health issues.

The prevalence and severity of refractive and corneal astigmatisms increased among children after the COVID-19 pandemic, a population-based cross-sectional study from Hong Kong showed. In a cohort ...

Astigmatism is a common eye condition in which an incorrectly curved cornea or lens causes blurred vision. Glasses or lenses can usually correct it, but some people may want laser surgery.

Parental astigmatism may confer an independent and dose-dependent association with child astigmatism, according to a study published online Dec. 21 in JAMA Network Open.

About The Study: In this study, lifestyle changes after the pandemic were associated with an increase in the prevalence and severity of child astigmatisms, likely associated with changes in ...

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With-the-rule astigmatism, for example, is common among children where the vertical meridian is the steepest and it stays close to 90˚.

The prevalence and severity of refractive and corneal astigmatisms increased among children after the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous research has linked the pandemic to increases in myopia ...