Stable myopia prevalence in New Zealand from 2001 to 2023 estimated from national driver licence data on unaided visual acuity

The prevalence of myopia in the New Zealand population of 25-44-year-olds remained stable from 2001 to 2023 at approximately 22% overall (with prevalence of approximately 25% in females and 18% in males).

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Clinical and Experimental Optometry
Published
2025-04-22
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https://doi.org/10.1080/08164622.2025.2491440
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1
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Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
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Stable myopia prevalence in New Zealand from 2001 to 2023 estimated from national driver licence data on unaided visual acuity

Weige Xu, Andrew Collins, John R. Phillips
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Clinical and Experimental Optometry
Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
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Stable myopia prevalence in New Zealand from 2001 to 2023 estimated from national driver licence data on unaided visual acuity

Weige Xu, Andrew Collins, John R. Phillips
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Abstract

The prevalence of myopia in the New Zealand population of 25-44-year-olds remained stable from 2001 to 2023 at approximately 22% overall (with prevalence of approximately 25% in females and 18% in males).

Clinical and Experimental OptometryVol. 109(1)
University of Auckland (NZ)
Openalex Percentile: Top 21%
Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
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Stable myopia prevalence in New Zealand from 2001 to 2023 estimated from national driver licence data on unaided visual acuity — Weige Xu, Andrew Collins, et al. · Clinical and Experimental Optometry (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS