The Incidence and Progression of Myopia: Cohort Study
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
A cohort study on incidence and progression of myopia in a group of medical students
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Detailed Description
A prospective cohort study to investigate the refractive error development, progression and their risk factors in young adult population comprises a group of medical students in China for two years
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- refraction [Change from baseline for two years]
The participants will be measured for their refractive error by optometrist, and observe the rate of progression of myopia
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Volunteer subject, , willing to follow the protocol and able to read, comprehend and sign the informed consent form,
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Age between 17 and 23 years
Exclusion Criteria:
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Vulnerability of the subject,
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Participation in another study which might have an influence on vision or interfere with study assessments,
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Aphakic or pseudophakic (intraocular lens)
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Participants who are wearing ortho-K lenses, or undergone any kind of myopia control treatments or undergone refractive surgery.
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Any current or evolving pathology manifested in the eye or the appendages which might have an influence on vision, or interfere with study assessments (e.g. AMD, glaucoma…),
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Any previous ocular surgery which might have an influence on vision or interfere with study assessments (e.g. iridectomy, refractive surgery…),
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Any untreated and/or uncontrolled systemic condition which might have an influence on vision, or interfere with study assessments (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure…),
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Any medical treatment or medication which might have an influence on vision or interfere with study assessments (e.g. antidepressants, drugs with atropinic effects…),
Contacts and Locations
Locations
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1 | Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center | Guangzhou | Guangdong | China | 510060 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Sun Yat-sen University
- Essilor International
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Chen xiang, Associate Professor
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- TEX2017