Prevalence of refractive errors and risk factors for myopia among schoolchildren of Almaty, Kazakhstan: A cross-sectional study.

Ainagul MukazhanovaNeilya AldashevaJuldyz IskakbayevaRaushan BakhytbekAliya UaliyevaKaini BaigonovaDamet OngarbaevaDenis Vinnikov

Published in: PloS one (2022)

Myopia is a leading refractive error in schoolchildren in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Myopia prevention measures, including more time outdoors, should guide public health interventions in this population.

Keyphrases

public health
optic nerve
risk factors
physical activity
cataract surgery
patient safety
emergency department
adverse drug
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