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NCT Number: NCT07055815

Impact of Digital Screen Time in Progression of Myopia in Children

Research suggests that prolonged digital screen time is a significant contributing factor to the progression of myopia in children. Studies have shown that increased near-work activities, such as reading, writing, and screen time, can lead to an increased risk of developing myopia. The widespread use of digital devices among children has raised concerns about the potential impact on their eye health.

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Key information

Conditions

Myopia, Progressive Eye Diseases Myopia Myopia, Degenerative Refractive Errors

Age range

6 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Watan optical

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Both male and female myopic children of age 6 to 12 years were included with BCVA 6/6 with no any eye pathology.
  • No medication or disease that could affect vision.
  • Spherical equivalent of cylinder 0.50 to 1.00 were added.

Exclusion criteria

  • Opacity, cataract, any fundus pathologies, strabismus or indication of previous ocular surgeries were excluded.
  • High astigmatic children were excluded or more than 1.00DC.

Treatment and study plan

Progression of Myopia

Diagnostic Test

The widespread use of digital devices among children has raised concerns about the potential impact on their eye health. Excessive screen time can cause prolonged near focus, reduced outdoor time, and increased blue light exposure, all of which may contribute to myopia progression. Understanding the relationship between digital screen time and myopia progression is crucial for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies to mitigate the growing burden of myopia in children.

Primary outcomes

  1. self admistred questioner

    Time frame: 12 Months

    self admistred questioner to check Mild, moderate, and severe Myopia in Children

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Superior University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jul 9, 2025
Registry last updated
Jul 9, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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