The prevalence and demographic profile of myopia among school children in Beirut City, Lebanon
This study highlights the prevalence of myopia among school children in Beirut, particularly higher in older age groups and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Study findings emphasize the necessity for targeted public health interventions. Which include enhanced awareness and accessibility to eye care services to mitigate the escalating burden of myopia and its associated complications.
Authors
- Vanessa R. Moodley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1942-974X)
- Yazan Gammoh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9979-4450)
- Ameer Abou Adela
Institutions
- Al-Ahliyya Amman University (JO)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24819-1
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35