Change in the prevalence of myopia in Australian middle-aged adults across 20 years.

David A Mackey Gareth Lingham Samantha Sze-Yee LeeMichael HunterDiane WoodAlex W HewittPaul MitchellHugh R TaylorChristopher J HammondSeyhan Yazar

Published in: Clinical & experimental ophthalmology (2021)

We report an increase in myopia prevalence in older adults in Australia born after World War ll compared to cohorts born before, accounting for urban/regional location. The prevalence of myopia remains relatively low in middle-aged Australian adults.

Keyphrases

middle aged
risk factors
gestational age
optic nerve
physical activity