Variation in Evening Light Exposure Patterns Between Myopes and Non-Myopes

2026-01-26 ophthalmology Title + abstract only

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PurposeConsidering a broad range of ambient lighting conditions may impact myopia development and dim light exposure as a potential risk factor for myopia progression, this study investigates i) light exposure pattern of Indian schoolchildren in evening hours, and ii) difference in evening light exposure patterns between myopic and non-myopic schoolchildren. Method136 Indian schoolchildren aged 9-15 years, with 46 myopes and 90 non-myopes were recruited. This study analyzed evening light exposu...