The Status-quo of Myopia among High School Pupils at Thanh Oai B High School, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi, 2023

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Trong1, Le Thi Tam²  – ¹Hoa Binh University, ²Lac Son District Medical Center

Abstract:

Objective: To describe the status-quo of school myopia among pupils at Thanh Oai B High School, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi, in 2023.

Methods:

– Subjects: 425 students grades 10 to 12 at Thanh Oai B High School, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi, during the 2022-2023 academic year.

– Study Design: A cross-sectional descriptive study.

Results: The proportion of myopia among students at Thanh Oai B High School during the 2022–2023 academic year accounted for 46.4%. The incidence was notably higher in female students (53.4%) compared to male counterparts (34.4%). The distribution of myopia severity included mild (66.5%), moderate (29.9%), and severe (3.6%) cases. Among students diagnosed with myopia, 97.9% had undergone vision assessments and were provided with corrective lenses.

Conclusion: This study reveals a high incident rate of myopia (46.4%) among students at Thanh Oai B High School, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and preventive measures.

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Keywords: School myopia school, refractive error