The change of myopic prevalence in children and adolescents before and after COVID-19 pandemic in Suqian, China

Abstract

After the COVID-19 pandemic, myopia increased in this population with variable rates of increase in different demographic groups. The change of myopia in children was comparatively greater than that in adolescents. Therefore, we should take measures to prevent and control the development of myopia after the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for younger students.