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ReviewThe British and Irish orthoptic journal2026

Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety among Myopes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Samuel Kyei, Randy Asiamah, Gideon Owusu, Emmanuel Ekow Ampiah

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Samuel KyeiDepartment of Ophthalmic Science, School of Optometry and Vision Science, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2568-8246
Randy AsiamahSchool of Optometry and Vision Science, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9200-4122
Gideon OwusuSchool of Optometry and Vision Science, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2686-8388
Emmanuel Ekow AmpiahDepartment of Vision Science, School of Optometry and Vision Science, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4147-661X

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Abstract

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as associated factors in myopes. Methods: Relevant studies were sourced from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. A meta-analysis was conducted to determine the prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety in myopes. Odds ratios (OR) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to compare psychological symptoms between myopic and emmetropic groups. Results: A total of six studies assessing the symptoms of depression and anxiety in myopes were included. Prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety in myopes are 22.99% (95% CI 16.81% to 30.61%; Conclusion: Integrated eye care approaches are advocated for and should consider the psychological impact of visual impairment. As myopia prevalence rises globally, understanding and mitigating its mental health effects will be crucial for public health.

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anxietydepressionemmetropiamental healthmyopia

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