Prevalence and Risk Factors of Myopia among Undergraduate Students
The higher prevalence of myopia among the undergraduate students in Far West Nepal was seen at the age of 19. This study suggests the critical risk factors associated with myopia, including age, outdoor activities, screen time, parental history, and ethnic variations which need early health initiatives with preventive strategies for the growing incidence of myopia.
Authors
- Sabitri Bhatta
- Krishna Giri
- Suresh Awasthi
- Pramod Kumar Yadav
Institutions
- Tribhuvan University (NP)
- Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (NP)
- Sukraraj Tropical & Infectious Disease Hospital (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v23i03.4653
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00