Study on the association between sleep deficiency and myopia in children and adolescents

Abstract

In recent years, the overall prevalence of myopia has been increasing in China, towards younger age at onset and greater severity. Studies have shown that the occurrence and progression of myopia are affected by environmental and behavioral factors, e.g. prolonged near concentration and lack of outdoor activities. In recent years, studies on the association between insufficient sleep and myopia have increased. Domestic and foreign studies have found that there is a positive correlation between insufficient sleep and the occurrence of myopia in children and adolescents, but the results are not uniform. Therefore, this paper reviews the epidemiology and possible mechanism of sleep deprivation and myopia in children and adolescents, in order to provide theoretical basis for sleep improvement and myopia prevention in children and adolescents.

Abstract

【摘要】近年来近视在中国呈现髙发、低龄且重度化的趋势。近视的发生与进展受环境和行为因素的影响, 如长时间近距离用眼, 缺乏户外活动、视屏时间长、坐姿不良等。国内外研究发现, 睡眠不足与儿童青少年近视的发生之间存在正相关, 但研究结果尚不统一。该研究就睡眠不足与儿童青少年近视关联性流行病学及其可能机制的研究进展进行综述, 旨在为改善睡眠预防儿童青少年近视提供理论依据。