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Title: Understanding Myopia in the Digital Age: The Role of Screen Time in Myopia Prevalence
Authors: Aadya V. Ayyagari
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Aadya V. Ayyagari Independent Researcher
MLA 8 Ayyagari, Aadya V. "Understanding Myopia in the Digital Age: The Role of Screen Time in Myopia Prevalence." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 10, no. 1, Jan. 2025, pp. 287-301, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i01.016. Accessed Jan. 2025. APA 6 Ayyagari, A. (2025, January). Understanding Myopia in the Digital Age: The Role of Screen Time in Myopia Prevalence. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 10(1), 287-301. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i01.016 Chicago Ayyagari, Aadya V. "Understanding Myopia in the Digital Age: The Role of Screen Time in Myopia Prevalence." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 10, no. 1 (January 2025), 287-301. Accessed January, 2025. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i01.016.
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ABSTRACT: The prevalence of myopia in children is increasing globally, with heightened screen time identified as a potential contributing factor. This study aims to investigate the effect of more than 15 hours of screen time per week on the prevalence of myopia in children aged 6 to 8 years. A logistic regression model was employed to analyze data from 681 children. Key variables included screen exposure (TV and computer hours per week), genetic factors, and eye metrics such as spherical equivalent and axial length. K-fold cross-validation (n=6) was used to evaluate model performance. Children with more than 15 hours of screen time per week had a 16% increased likelihood of developing myopia (mean odds ratio = 1.16). The findings suggest that excessive screen time is associated with a higher risk of myopia in young children. A multifactorial approach—including age, genetic, and eye metrics—provides a more accurate prediction of myopia. These findings highlight the importance of managing screen time and further research to better understand its role in myopia development.

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