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ArticleOphthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists)2026

Exploring Characteristics and Systemic Health Links in Myopic Australian Adults.

Pauline Kang, Gareth Lingham, Angelica Ly, Xianwen Shang, Regan Ashby, Serge Resnikoff, Fiona Stapleton, David Mackey

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Pauline KangSchool of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. p.kang@unsw.edu.au.
Gareth LinghamCentre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science (incorporating Lions Eye Institute), University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8957-0733
Angelica LySchool of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7881-1522
Xianwen ShangSchool of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6143-9349
Regan AshbyFaculty of Science and Technology, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8027-6490
Serge ResnikoffSchool of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5866-4446
Fiona StapletonSchool of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7203-5443
David MackeyCentre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science (incorporating Lions Eye Institute), University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7914-4709

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National Health and Medical Research Council Program grant 1150144
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundData on myopia prevalence in Australia and associations with common systemic conditions and quality of life are limited. This study aimed to profile Australian adults self-reporting to have myopia, including co-morbidities and quality of life.

methodsThis research included participants from the ongoing longitudinal 45 and Up Study. Sex and education data were collected at the baseline survey and additional data from the follow-up Health Compass survey. Responses on self-reported myopia, health and quality of life were analysed with logistic regression to assess the association between myopia and health conditions.

resultsOf the 21,384 participant responses, 54.3% self-reported myopia, with higher rates in females and younger individuals. Self-reported myopes were more likely to have achieved higher levels of education, reside in urban and less remote regions and rate their quality of life and overall health worse than non-myopes. Education level was the strongest predictor of self-reported myopia. They were also more likely to report having visual or physical impairment, cardiovascular disease, chronic lung disease, diabetes and cancer. Non-myopic participants were less likely to report any disabilities or impairments and health conditions.

conclusionThe prevalence of self-reported myopia in Australian adults appears high and likely an overestimation. As commonly observed, self-reported myopia was higher in educated urban populations, with a greater propensity in females than males in the younger cohorts. Poorer quality of life and health ratings in self-reported myopes align with previous findings. The higher rates of health conditions in self-reported myopes may reflect shared lifestyle and environmental risk factors.

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Health StatusMyopiaQuality of LifeAdultAgedAustraliaComorbidityFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceSelf ReportYoung AdultAdult myopiaMyopiaPrevalenceSystemic conditions

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PMCPMC13545115

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