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.

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BMC Public Health
Published
2025-10-17
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24819-1
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1
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Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
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The prevalence and demographic profile of myopia among school children in Beirut City, Lebanon

Vanessa R. Moodley, Yazan Gammoh, Ameer Abou Adela
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BMC Public Health
Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
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The prevalence and demographic profile of myopia among school children in Beirut City, Lebanon

Vanessa R. Moodley, Yazan Gammoh, Ameer Abou Adela
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Abstract

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.

BMC Public HealthVol. 25(1)
Al-Ahliyya Amman University (JO), University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 15%
Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
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