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ArticleTaiwan journal of ophthalmology

Evolving patterns of childhood myopia in Taiwan: Effects of urbanization, digitalization, and outdoor activity policies.

Yu-Chieh Yang, Shao-You Fang, Hsin-Yu Yang, Chiao-Yu Wang, Chia-Wei Lee, Pei-Wei Huang, Mong-Ping Shyong, Yen-Lin Chen, Nai-Wei Hsu, Chi-Chen Chiang and 4 more

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Yu-Chieh YangMyopia Prevention and Care Center, Department of Ophthalmology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital, Yilan, Taiwan.
Shao-You FangUniversity of California Davis Center for Healthcare Policy and Research, University of California, Davis, California, Sacramento, USA.
Hsin-Yu YangMyopia Prevention and Care Center, Department of Ophthalmology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital, Yilan, Taiwan.
Chiao-Yu WangMyopia Prevention and Care Center, Department of Ophthalmology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital, Yilan, Taiwan.
Chia-Wei LeeDepartment of Ophthalmology, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei, Taiwan.
Pei-Wei HuangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, Lo-Hsu Medical Foundation, Incorporation, Yilan, Taiwan.
Mong-Ping ShyongMyopia Prevention and Care Center, Department of Ophthalmology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital, Yilan, Taiwan.
Yen-Lin ChenPublic Health Bureau, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital, Yilan, Taiwan.
Nai-Wei HsuFaculty of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.
Chi-Chen ChiangDepartment of Nursing, Fooyin University, Kaoshiung, Taiwan.
Tzu-Tang LinMyopia Prevention and Care Center, Department of Ophthalmology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital, Yilan, Taiwan.
Shih-Hwa ChiouMyopia Prevention and Care Center, Department of Ophthalmology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital, Yilan, Taiwan.
Yiing Mei Liou *Institute of Community Health Care, College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Der-Chong Tsai *Myopia Prevention and Care Center, Department of Ophthalmology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital, Yilan, Taiwan.

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Abstract

purposeTo investigate temporal and spatial trends in childhood myopia in Taiwan and to evaluate the roles of urbanization, digitalization, and outdoor activity policies by comparing three population-based cohorts. MATERIALS AND

methodsGrade 2 students from three cross-sectional groups were included: Taipei 2013 (

resultsThe prevalence of myopia increased from 36.36% in 2013 to 39.39% in 2023 in Taipei, while remaining lower in Yilan (24.00%). Over the past decade, digital device use increased (86.76% vs. 92.83%;

conclusionThe prevalence of childhood myopia in Taiwan continues to rise, although the rate of increase has slowed compared with historical trends. Educational and environmental factors remain important. Urbanization continues to be a key determinant. Increased outdoor exposure over the past decade remains fundamental to myopia prevention strategies in addressing the childhood myopia burden in Taiwan.

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Childhood myopiadigital deviceoutdoor activityurbanization

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