Prevalence, sociodemographic risk factors, and coverage of myopia correction among adolescent students in the central region of Portugal

• Main Authors: Amélia Fernandes Nunes (Author), Mariana Cunha (Author), Miguel Castelo-Branco Sousa (Author), Cristina Albuquerque Godinho (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Knowing the prevalence of myopia at school age is essential to implement preventive measures and appropriate interventions, ensure access to vision care, promote a healthier educational environment and improve academic performance. The purpose of this study was to determine the p...